What is the meaning of crottes de chocolat?

Question

Is it as simple as little bits of chocolate?

Accepted Answer

Hi G,
They are the individual chocolates you normally find in boxes but technically they are 'boulettes' of chocolate stuffed with praline normally in France. I have never known why they are known as 'crottes' as  'crottes de chèvres' is indeed  'goats' droppings'!
The term crotte can be used as a term of endearment for small things so maybe that's the reason. 
As for the 'de' that's how they were called then, I think the 'au' refers to flavour of chocolate so maybe it has to be used based on cocoa content regulations.
Bonne Continuation!

Answer

More than just a 'little bit' but maybe the appearance has something to do with being referred to as « crottes ». Interesting to note that they are referred to as crottes de or en or au chocolat on various sites!

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