Can I use chocolate chips for this recipe?

Yes, you can. But we don't recommend it. A good quality bar of chocolate makes the best bark.

How long does chocolate take to melt?

Depending on what you are using, it takes about 5 minutes. Be patient and do not rush the process. Use the steam of the boiling water to melt the chocolate.

How long does the chocolate have to set?

Let each layer of chocolate set for 5 to 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Check to make sure it is hard before adding another layer.

How do you break chocolate bark into pieces?

Once the bark is hardened, just lift it off of the parchment paper and break it with your hands. Rough breaks look best.

Chocolate Bark (Christmas Bark)

Ingredients

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3-4 oz. dark chocolate bars
1- 4 oz. milk chocolate bar
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup caramel corn
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
12 pretzel crisps, broken up into small pieces (we like Everything flavor for this recipe)
1 Tbsp sea salt

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Instructions

Place a layer of parchment paper on a baking sheet
Break dark chocolate bars into pieces and melt in a double boiler (or use a metal bowl over a sauce pan of boiling water)
Pour half of melted dark chocolate on parchment paper and, using an offset spatula, spread evenly to form 1/8" thick layer
Sprinkle half of the chopped almonds, pretzels, and pomegranate seeds onto chocolate layer
Place in the refrigerator until chocolate sets
After first layer is set, pour remaining dark chocolate on top, and use the spatula to spread an 1/8" second layer on top of the first
Sprinkle remaining almonds, pretzels, and pomegranate seeds evenly over the chocolate
Add the caramel corn
Press toppings down gently onto chocolate so that they are embedded.
Place in the refrigerator again to set the chocolate
Break the milk chocolate bar into pieces and melt.
Using a spoon or a spatula, drizzle milk chocolate over the top of the bark.
Once chocolate is set, break into rough 3" by 3" squares

Author: Superman Cooks
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 239
Sugar: 17.6 g
Sodium: 605.5 mg
Fat: 14.3 g
Carbohydrates: 24.9 g
Protein: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 2.4 mg