Do you have leftover chocolate from the Chocolate Dipped Pretzel recipe?  Being avid chocolate lovers, we can’t stand to waste a bit of it.  Instead, why not make chocolate bark with leftover ingredients?  

Christmas Bark

Makes: Varies servings

Time: 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 oz. dark organic chocolate 70%+ cacao, broken into pieces or leftover dark chocolate
• Assorted mix-ins like nuts, raisins, dried fruits, peppermints, etc.
• Parchment Paper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Line a small tray with parchment paper.
2. Chocolate can be melted slowly in a sauce pan on stove or in the microwave a few seconds at a time.
3. Combine all of your toppings and put in bowl with melted chocolate. Optional: Throw in a handful of unsweetened, organic dried cranberries or raisins (whatever you have on hand).
4. Stir to combine and pour on parchment lined tray spreading to create a thin layer.
5. Put in fridge until it sets.
6. Once set, break apart and enjoy!