In a bowl, mix 1 cup of corn flakes with 1/2 cup of sliced almonds. If the cornflakes are very large, crush them a little more. Melt the dark couverture in a water bath and stir in the chili powder. Now add the melted chocolate to the corn flakes and almond mixture and mix thoroughly. The chocolate portion may seem too small, but that works if you stir long enough.
Then place small heaps with 2 teaspoons on a piece of aluminum foil and allow to cool.
For the Christmas crunch:
The same procedure as with the fire crossies. The only difference is that white couverture is melted and mixed with gingerbread spices.