Ingredients for Chocolate Bark With Lots Of Bite
- Pecan Halves
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Cayenne Pepper
- Dried Ancho Chile Powder
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Vegetable Oil
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- White Chocolate Chips
- Dried Cherries
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How to Make Chocolate Bark With Lots Of Bite
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup pecan halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Toss to coat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon chili powder.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pecans and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Spread the spiced pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
- While pecans cool, prepare the chocolate. In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, melt 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle the melted semi-sweet chocolate evenly over the cooled pecans, creating a pattern or design.
- Repeat steps 8-9 with 6 ounces milk chocolate chips and 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil.
- Repeat again with 4 ounces dark chocolate chips and 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil, ensuring all chocolate colors are visible.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup dried cherries (optional).
- Let the chocolate bark stand at room temperature until completely set (at least 1-2 hours).
- Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
43 g
Sugar
732g
Fat
371g
Carbs
72g