I really enjoy making a bark. They are quick to make and always a hit among a crowd. This one is loaded with chocolate and peanut butter. You can't go wrong with that combination.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces good quality dark chocolate. I prefer Ghirardelli 60% or 70% cocoa.
- 3/4 cup peanut butter chips
- 12 oz. bag of mini peanut butter cups (I only used half the bag)
Directions
1. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
2. Unwrap the peanut butter cups and roughly chop. Set aside.
3. Break up the chocolate bar into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl and stir the chocolate. If the chocolate is not fully melted and smooth, continue to microwave in 10 second intervals. You don't want the chocolate to overcook.
4. Once the chocolate is melted, spread it evenly on the baking sheet. It doesn't have to go all the way to the edges. You just want an even and thin layer.
5. Next, place the peanut butter chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for an additional 10 seconds until smooth.
6. Pour the melted peanut butter chips over the chocolate. It might look more like blops on top of the chocolate and that's ok. Take a toothpick or the back of a butter knife and swirl the peanut butter with the chocolate.
7. Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups on top and place in the fridge for 2 hours to harden.
8. Once hardened, remove the bark from the baking sheet and peel the parchment or wax paper off. Place on a cutting board and roughly chop to desired size. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or on the counter. Enjoy!