Twelve Days of Sweets-Day 7

Today starts the second half of the 12 Days of Sweets, and what could be better than chocolate?

Uh huh. I said chocolate.

Today's treat is super simple. So simple anyone can make it!


We are making Chocolate bark!

This is a fun treat to make. You can customize it anyway you want! Add miniature marshmallows, chocolate chips, toasted fennel seed, crushed peppermint candy....the sky is the limit!

Every time we make this, it is different. This is normally one of the last candies I make for the holidays. The reason is because I use whatever I have leftover. A little bit of chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut.

To start, chop and melt a block of Almond Bark. It can be found in the baking section of your local supermarket.

Once melted, pour it onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula.

Sprinkle the top with whatever you like. Mine typically has peanuts, walnuts, or pecans. Almond slivers are a good choice, too. Shredded coconut and dried cranberries are a wonderful addition. If you want something with a little salt, try adding crushed pretzels.....it's REALLY good!

Not enough chocolate for you? Go ahead and toss on a handful of mini chocolate chips. Or maybe butterscotch? You can even drizzle on some melted chocolate- try white chocolate over milk chocolate or dark chocolate over white chocolate. Heck, try dark and white chocolate over milk chocolate.

Allow the bark to cool and harden. If needed stick it in the freezer for a few minutes. Lift the bark out of the pan by the parchment paper. Break into pieces. You really don't want them bigger than a couple bites. This will definitely melt in your hands!

Store in an airtight container with parchment between the layers to prevent them from sticking.

Make several variations.....you won't be disappointed!

My camera is being a pain, so pictures will be coming shortly!