Lookin’ for a tasty way to polish off those Halloween
leftovers?
Don’t binge! Whip up a batch of this sweet ‘n’ satisfying, no-bake
chocolate bark. Wrapped up in colorful plastic, it makes a great gift for
coaches and teachers. Maybe they’ll put in a good word for ya during
conferences…
What You’ll Need:
8 oz. chocolate (pick your fave: dark, milk or white)
Assorted candies, nuts or dried fruit
Gallon-sized plastic bag
Hammer
Parchment paper-lined baking tray (plastic wrap or wax paper
works, too)
Spatula
Access to a refrigerator
What You’ll Do:
1. Pick out some complimentary candies—Butterfingers and
M&Ms? Yum!—and take them out of their wrappers. Toss ‘em into a plastic
bag, squeeze out all the air and seal. Then take it outside (or over a cutting
board if Mom says it’s OK) and crush the candy into small pieces using a
hammer.
2. Melt your chocolate of choice in a nonstick saucepan or a
double boiler (heatproof glass bowl over a pot of boiling water). Stir
occasionally.
3. Once the chocolate is melted, pour your candy (plus nuts
and dried fruit if you like) in with the chocolate and combine.
4. Pour the mixture over the parchment paper-lined baking
tray. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and push it into the corners. Aim for
¼-inch thickness.
5. Place the tray into the refrigerator until the chocolate
hardens, which will probably take an hour or two. Cut it into squares and
perform a taste test. Delish!
BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 11/8/2011 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN sweet treats, chocolate, gluten-free recipes, vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes