Saturday, February 25, 2012

Easy Microwave Chocolate Nut Bark

It seems the entire month of February is tastefully sweet because the 25th of February is chocolate covered nut day. This recipe is easy, microwavable and tasty

1pkg. (12-oz.) semisweet or milk chocolate, broken or in squares
1 cup whole toasted almonds or coarsley chopped Brazil nuts


Preparation Method:
In 1-qt. casserole place chocolate. Cover. Microwave at Medium or Low 5 to 7 Minutes. stir well.
Stir nuts into chocolate. Place a piece of wax paper on small cookie sheet. Spread chocolate mixture in a thin layer over wax paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Break into pieces. Makes about 3/4 pound.


Variations:
1. Use 16-oz. white chocolate and melt in 1 1/2-qt. casserole 5 to 6 minutes. Good with whole almonds in above recipe
2. Any number of variations of chocolate and other ingredients are good. Cashewnuts and semi sweet chocolate, raisins and milk chocolate, even other dried fruits such as apricots and white chocolate. Candied cherries with white or milk chocolate. Candied cherries with white or milk chocolate are colorful for Christmas. Milk chocolate and peanuts is an all-time favorite combination.

recipe source http://www.microwaverecipescookbook.com/desserts-recipes/chocolate-nut-bark-recipe

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