Monday, October 29, 2012

 Mint Chocolate Bark

Chocolate is a raw or processed food product from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Making bark is a way of creating your own chocolate bar. Be creative!

Ingredients:
10oz white chocolate, finely chopped
1tsp mint extract
16 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 box(5oz) Andes Creme de Menthe Thins, unwrapped and coarsely chopped

Directions:
-Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-Melt white chocolate over a double boiler. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes to cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Add mint extract, stir to combine.
-Spread the white chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, until completely set.
-Melt the semisweet chocolate over a double boiler. Once the chocolate is melted, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes till slightly cool, stirring occasionally. Pour over the white chocolate layer and spread evenly over the top. 
-Sprinkle the chopped Andes mints and press down lightly to push the mints into the top chocolate layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until completely set.
-Cut the bark or break into uneven pieces. 

Great party snack! 
Chocolate OVERLOAD!!! 

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