This is my second blog post in a series of quick and easy recipes to make your life a little easier during this long holiday season.  I am sharing a chocolate or vanilla Candy Bark recipe with you, and you will not believe how easy it is to make.  This Candy Bark recipe is an easy-to-make dessert to serve at an event, as a gift, or as a fun item to make with children or grandchildren. You can change the toppings to make a festive treat for any occasion.  Best of all, you do not need special kitchen tools and do not have to dirty many items.

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooling Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

Chocolate and/or Vanilla bark  

Toppings: This is a list of possible toppings, but you may use any items you wish.

Chocolate Seasonal Nuts

Instructions:

• Line a large baking pan with parchment. I like to use clips to hold down the corners, but you may skip this step if you do not have large clips. If you do not have a large baking pan, you can place a large sheet of parchment paper on the countertop and weigh down each corner.
• Prepare any toppings that need to be cut, chopped, or crushed.

• Follow the instructions on the chocolate package for melting the chocolate. I like using the Kroger Brand Chocolate and Vanilla Candy Coating, especially if I make large batches for parties because it is inexpensive. Additionally, Kroger’s product comes in a disposable tray that you place in the microwave to melt.

• Spread the melted chocolate evenly in a thin layer on the parchment paper.
• Quickly add your toppings to the chocolate and then allow it to cool and harden.
• Once it is completely firm, break the chocolate into pieces.
• Place the pieces in an airtight container or gift bag.