Hi Everyone! Happy Treat Friday!
How are you all doing? It’s been months since I’ve posted. Life has been insanely crazy… in a good way 
Currently, I don’t have any days of the week off, which is not a bad thing. I’ve started interning at a great local boutique in Vancouver to get into the peanut sized fashion scene. I’m very excited about this great opportunity but also sad that I don’t have time to post on IHW. I hope in the new year, I will be able to write more often! It’s going to be my new years resolution! 
Kris asked me to post this Treat Friday cause I spent my Monday evening baking up a storm. It’s time for holiday baking! I made Kris’s Peppermint Brownies and drizzled them with mint chocolate which was pure heaven! Have you tried them yet? – You must! Those will definitely be present on our Christmas dessert platter along with these Fleur de Sel Maple Butter Truffles. At work, we carry Galerie au Chocolat fair trade chocolate bars. If you’ve ever had Galerie au Chocolat you know its pure bliss! They make the most amazing Fleur de Sel Dark Chocolate. After taking a bar home with me, I went to bed dreaming of salty chocolate… to wake up to a truffle idea. Like any true Canadian, we love our Maple Syrup! I had gone to The Bay downtown that weekend and saw Maple Butter which is just heated maple syrup whipped into a solid form – 100% Pure Maple Syrup. I decided to melt down Endangered Species 72% Dark Chocolate and make these Fleur de Sel Maple Butter Truffles. Since the chocolate isn’t overly sweet the little dollop of Maple Butter adds the perfect balance of sweetness and the fleur de sel just adds a hint of salt. I really don’t think a truffle gets any better…. you tell me?
Fleur de Sel Maple Butter Truffles
1 1/2 Endangered Species Chocolate Bar (72% Dark Chocolate) or 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
Maple Butter
Fleur de Sel
Melt the chocolate bar/chocolate chips either on stove top of in the microwave. Pour a thin layer on the bottom of your mini muffin tins. Put tin in freezer for 5 minutes to harden. Remove the tin and place a small dollop of maple butter in the center of each chocolate disc. Pour the remaining chocolate over top of each dollop. Then tap (bang..) the mini muffin tin against the counter to flatten the chocolate truffles. Put in freezer for 4 minutes. Make sure you don’t over harden… and then sprinkle Fleur de Sel on top when the chocolate is still a little soft. Put back in the freezer until ready to serve. These are best left in the freezer.
This is a super easy and completely satisfying holiday treat. It tastes like something Purdy’s would have made. SO GOOD! I’ll be making my famous Peppermint Patties and these Fleur de Sel Maple Butter Truffles this Christmas.
What holiday treat are you famous for making?
I hope you all enjoy!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Yay I’ve missed your posts Michelle and have anxiousy been awaiting this recipe! These look so good I want to make them tonight!!!
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:06 am
Hey Gillian! aww.. your so sweet! Thank you!
If you make them let me know how they turn out! I’ve already made two batches… The treadmill is calling my name 
xoxo,
Michelle
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Maple butter?!?! I’m def making these over the weekend!
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:07 am
Hi Julie!
Yeah Maple Butter! It’s the solid form of maple syrup. No additives or any other ingredients just pure maple syrup. You can get it at Whole Foods, Save On Foods or (if you live in Canada) The Bay
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Can’t say I’ve ever had maple butter before. It looks good!
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:08 am
Hey Tracy!
I hadn’t heard of maple butter either, but a few weeks ago I stumbled upon it at The Bay in downtown Vancouver and had to try it!
It’s amazing!
xoxo,
Michelle
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These sound like absolute heaven!!
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:09 am
Hey Andrea!
They are pretty darn tasty! If you try them let me know
xoxo,
Michelle
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Wow! Yum. I’ve never seen maple butter before, but the search is definitely on now. Thanks for sharing!
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:12 am
Hey Melissa!
It’s seriously heaven! You can get it at Whole Foods!
Let me know if you try making them! I’m always open to feedback!
xoxo,
Michelle
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I love salty chocolate! These look even better than pb chocolate cups
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Michelle Reply:
December 10th, 2011 at 3:13 am
Hey Char!
Omg… me too! Salt and chocolate go hand in hand
I have to say these are WAY better then pb cups 
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Michelle
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Well, my gorgeous Sister, you out did yourself again! I have my fingers and “cheese twister toes” crossed that these will be in my mouth at our girls night tomorrow!!!! MMMMMMMMM
xxoo
Kris
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Happy weekend beautiful lady!
I say I need chocolate, wine, and you in my life!!
xoxo
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Michelle Reply:
December 11th, 2011 at 6:01 am
Hey Katie!
Happy weekend to you too!
I completely agree with the chocolate and wine! That is one great combination. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
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Mmmm…great idea Kris! I luv your treat Fridays! Happy WEEKEND!
xo
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Maple butter?! Ahhhh sounds heavenly! I’m going to have too look for this!
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