Cook Time:10 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:36Yield:3 dozen 1 1/2-inch piecesJump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Time:10 minsAdditional Time:25 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:36Yield:3 dozen 1 1/2-inch pieces
Cook Time:10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:25 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:36
Servings:
36
Yield:3 dozen 1 1/2-inch pieces
Yield:
3 dozen 1 1/2-inch pieces
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Jump to recipeYou won’t buy chocolate bars with nuts after seeing how easy it is to make thisChocolate Nut Bark. Bittersweet dark chocolate is studded with your favorite nuts and makes the perfect rich, nutty snack or dessert. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to store your bark.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Always purchase the highest quality chocolate available when planning to melt it, as cheaper options often don’t melt or set as well.To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.To avoid chocolate bloom (the white, powdery dots and lines that can appear), allow the melted chocolate to cool on the countertop for 2 to 3 hours before transferring it to the fridge.You can easily double or triple this recipe; just make sure to use a larger pot and sheet pan, or prepare a couple of batches one after the other.Nutrition NotesDark chocolatenot only tastes good, but it’s also good for you. Most of chocolate’s health benefits come from its antioxidant power. If you eat a little bit of it each day, you might have a healthier heart and brain.Nutsand chocolate—could there be a better pairing? Nuts add to chocolate’s antioxidants, plus bring plant-based protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Talk about being well-rounded! And like chocolate, nuts also have heart and brain health benefits.
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You won’t buy chocolate bars with nuts after seeing how easy it is to make thisChocolate Nut Bark. Bittersweet dark chocolate is studded with your favorite nuts and makes the perfect rich, nutty snack or dessert. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to store your bark.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!Always purchase the highest quality chocolate available when planning to melt it, as cheaper options often don’t melt or set as well.To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.To avoid chocolate bloom (the white, powdery dots and lines that can appear), allow the melted chocolate to cool on the countertop for 2 to 3 hours before transferring it to the fridge.You can easily double or triple this recipe; just make sure to use a larger pot and sheet pan, or prepare a couple of batches one after the other.Nutrition NotesDark chocolatenot only tastes good, but it’s also good for you. Most of chocolate’s health benefits come from its antioxidant power. If you eat a little bit of it each day, you might have a healthier heart and brain.Nutsand chocolate—could there be a better pairing? Nuts add to chocolate’s antioxidants, plus bring plant-based protein, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Talk about being well-rounded! And like chocolate, nuts also have heart and brain health benefits.
You won’t buy chocolate bars with nuts after seeing how easy it is to make thisChocolate Nut Bark. Bittersweet dark chocolate is studded with your favorite nuts and makes the perfect rich, nutty snack or dessert. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to store your bark.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupssemisweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)1 ½cupsassorted nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds and cashews, plus more for garnish
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Ingredients
2cupssemisweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
1 ½cupsassorted nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds and cashews, plus more for garnish
Directions
Transfer the bark and foil to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe candy gets its name because, after combining all the ingredients with the chocolate and allowing it to harden, it resembles the texture and appearance of tree bark.The choice of cacao percentage is a matter of personal preference. Our recipe suggests using dark chocolate chips, which typically range from 50% to 80% cacao. Alternatively, you can break up a chocolate bar that has between 70% and 90% cacao. As a general rule, the higher the cacao percentage, the more bitter the chocolate will taste.Absolutely. White chocolate is technically not considered chocolate, but you could swirl some into the dark chocolate if you wish. Be aware that different types of chocolate melt and set in their unique ways, especially if you’re using more than one type at once.For holiday-themed colors, consider adding green pistachios or pumpkin seeds, along with red dried cranberries or crushed candy canes. Pretzel sticks can resemble bare trees, and topping with unsweetened coconut flakes or flaky sea salt can create a wintry wonderland effect. Colorful pieces of candied or dried fruit can add an extra sparkle.For the best results, store the Chocolate Nut Bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before serving, remove it from the fridge for about an hour to take the chill off.
Frequently Asked Questions
The candy gets its name because, after combining all the ingredients with the chocolate and allowing it to harden, it resembles the texture and appearance of tree bark.
The choice of cacao percentage is a matter of personal preference. Our recipe suggests using dark chocolate chips, which typically range from 50% to 80% cacao. Alternatively, you can break up a chocolate bar that has between 70% and 90% cacao. As a general rule, the higher the cacao percentage, the more bitter the chocolate will taste.
Absolutely. White chocolate is technically not considered chocolate, but you could swirl some into the dark chocolate if you wish. Be aware that different types of chocolate melt and set in their unique ways, especially if you’re using more than one type at once.
For holiday-themed colors, consider adding green pistachios or pumpkin seeds, along with red dried cranberries or crushed candy canes. Pretzel sticks can resemble bare trees, and topping with unsweetened coconut flakes or flaky sea salt can create a wintry wonderland effect. Colorful pieces of candied or dried fruit can add an extra sparkle.
For the best results, store the Chocolate Nut Bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before serving, remove it from the fridge for about an hour to take the chill off.
EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)74Calories5gFat7gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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Carrie Myers, M.S.
andLinda Frahm
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