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Dark Chocolate Bark<\/strong> has got to be hands-down the easiest candy to make! <\/span>You need nothing fancy, just some good-quality chocolate and a handful of your favorite toppings. This fuss-free recipe is great for a quick holiday treat or gifting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I'm not much of a winter person\u2014the cold weather and I do not get along. However, the holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year! Strings and strings of twinkling fairy lights in my house, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday music are pure joy. Chocolate is, of course, always on the festive agenda! There's no easier way to make a quick chocolate treat than chocolate bark!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Christmas chocolate bark is a fabulous, foolproof recipe. With a few simple ingredients, nuts, or any of your favorite toppings - this is ready in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It's perfectly sweet, smooth and delicious! You can use any chocolate you like -  dark,  milk, white, or a combination of these, even some high-quality dairy-free chocolate will be fabulous here.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is such a versatile recipe. Use any toppings you fancy. Flavor your chocolate with a sprinkling of sea salt, chili powder, or cinnamon!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dark Chocolate Bark Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dark Chocolate:<\/strong> I love using dark chocolate for my desserts. The darker the better! I used 70% dark coverture chocolate in this recipe. You can use 55% or less as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Chocolate:<\/strong> It's completely optional here, but I love the beautiful contrasting swirls. Please use a good quality baking chocolate, not a candy bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pistachios:<\/strong> They add a gentle, sweet nutty flavor, texture, and a pop of green!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pumpkin Seeds:<\/strong> I love the crunch and color they bring to this dark chocolate bark recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dried Cranberries:<\/strong> For a wonderful sweet-tart flavor and chewy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freeze-Dried Raspberries:<\/strong> Totally optional again. But they make the Holiday chocolate bark look so pretty and add a lovely tart flavor, a perfect foil to the sweetness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea Salt:<\/strong> This rounds up the flavors so well...don't skip it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What Toppings Can I Use For Chocolate Bark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any kind of nuts will do- raw, roasted plain, or you can even use spicy roasted nuts<\/a>. Ditto for seeds. You can use sunflower, pumpkin, melon, sesame...all add that requisite crunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional texture strew some raisins, dried apricots, cherries, blueberries, prunes, toasted coconut; or anything that catches your fancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can get your hands on freeze-dried fruits, add those on too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How about some popcorn and a drizzle of homemade vegan caramel sauce<\/a> on top?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Bark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that I've talked your ear off about how versatile these are, here is what you need to do to make the dark chocolate bark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Line a baking tray with parchment paper or Silpat. Then roughly chop cranberries and pistachios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Melt the dark chocolate - you can use either the double boiler method or microwave in 30-second increments. For the former method, place your chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Put that bowl atop a saucepan of hot water and stir till the chocolate is melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Once the chocolate is melted, pour it on the lined tray and spread evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> Melt the white chocolate and add a few dollops over the dark chocolate. Swirl it with a toothpick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> Sprinkle the toppings all over the surface.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Let the chocolate bark cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, to set well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Step:<\/strong> Break into pieces and serve!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the chocolate has set for a few hours, break it into serving-sized pieces! I love the rustic effect of uneven, jagged shards - so I just break at random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They make for great snacking, a post-meal sweet treat, or an edible gift that anyone would love. Stud them full of toppings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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