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Chocolate Christmas Bark

Author: Abbey McDermott
Melted chocolate topped with festive seasonal candy for a delicious holiday treat.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Set time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes
Course Sweets
Cuisine American
Servings 20 - 24
Calories 99 kcal

EQUIPMENT

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces chocolate baking bar (chopped (such as Ghirardelli), (Note 1))
  • ¼-⅓ cup salted pistachios (shelled)
  • ¼-⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • flaked sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add ⅔ of the chocolate to a heat-proof glass bowl. Melt the chocolate using either the double boiler (Note 2) or microwave method (Note 3).
  • Once melted, add the remaining ⅓ chocolate and stir until it is completely melted.
  • Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer approx. ¼-inch thick. Top with the pistachios and cranberries. Sprinkle with flaky salt.
  • Allow to set completely at room temperature, approx. 2 hours. (Note 4) Cut or break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  1. Use good quality chocolate, such as baking bars.  The bars melt better than chips do because chips have additives that affect the way they melt.  I prefer Ghirardelli.  It is readily available and reasonably priced.  Use your favorite chocolate - dark, semi-sweet, milk, or white.  
  2. Double boiler method - This is often a preferred method because it is easier to control the heat and monitor when the chocolate is fully melted.  Place a heat-proof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.  The water should not touch the bottom of the bowl.  Place the chocolate in the bowl and gently stir with a spatula as the chocolate melts until completely smooth.   
  3. Microwave method - It is harder to control the heat using this method because all microwaves have different wattages.  This method works very well with the melting wafers.  If you are using the melting wafers, melt according to the package directions.  If using chopped chocolate, microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% powder, stirring in between each interval, until melted.
  4. You can speed up this process by chilling the bark in the refrigerator, but this can give the chocolate a hazy, whitish appearance.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending upon the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.

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