Chocolate Anise Bark

1. 1

   Line a small baking sheet with foil and chill.

2. 2

   Finely grind anise in an electric coffee/spice grinder.

3. 3

   Stir together cherries, apricots, and cashews.

4. 4

   Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a small metal bowl set over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir in anise and half of fruit and spoon onto center of baking sheet.

6. 6

   Spread with a rubber spatula into a roughly 10- by 5-inch rectangle and sprinkle with remaining fruit mixture, pressing lightly to help adhere.

7. 7

   Chill until firm, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces.

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