Swirled Chocolate Bark
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Swirled Chocolate Bark
Description
Swirled Chocolate Bark is crafted by melting dark chocolate chips alongside peanut butter or peppermint chocolate chips separately. After spreading a smooth layer of one melted chocolate on a lined baking sheet, the second melted chocolate is drizzled in stripes and gently swirled with a skewer or toothpick to create a marbled effect. Once cooled and hardened, it breaks into rustic pieces ideal for snacking or gifting. The peanut butter variation balances rich dark chocolate with creamy peanut butter, while the peppermint version combines chocolate and refreshing mint candy for seasonal flair.
Preparation requires careful melting of the chocolates in microwave bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning and achieve a smooth texture. Spreading and swirling the layers while warm ensures clean, defined patterns. This bark must be allowed to set completely before cutting.
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Bark
- 13 ounces dark chocolate chips or your choice of chocolate
- 4 ounces peanut butter chips
Peppermint Bark
- 13 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 6 ounces peppermint chocolate candy bar cut into pieces (I used a Hershey candy cane chocolate bar)
Instructions
- For the Peanut Butter Bark, put the chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl. Do the same for the peanut butter chips. Make sure your bowls are clean and dry.
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Microwave the chocolate chips for one minute on high. Remove and stir.
- Microwave the peanut butter chips for 30 seconds on high. Remove and stir.
- If the chocolate is not completely melted and smooth, put it back in the microwave for 15 second bursts until it is. Do the same for the peanut butter.
- Pour the chocolate out onto the lined baking sheet. Spread it out into a rectangle shape, approximately 7x10 or 8x11 inches. The size is flexible, don't stress about it.
- When you've got your rectangle evenly smoothed out, pour the next layer on top, drizzling it in stripes, either the long way, or horizontally. Then take a skewer and drag it through the surface to make swirls.
- Let the bark harden before cutting into pieces. I like to set my tray right in the refrigerator, but be sure it is level.
- Store the bark in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- For the Peppermint Bark the instructions are the same.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 piece | |
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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