Ghirardelli Holiday Bark 4 Ways: Deconstructed Candy Bar Bark

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place 2 chopped chocolate bars in the top pan of a double boiler over hot but not boiling water. (You may also use a glass or metal mixing bowl on top of a saucepan half filled with water.) Allow the chocolate to melt, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let stand to cool for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir remaining 1 bar of chopped chocolate into the melted chocolate. Stir until melted and smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup peanuts and 1/2 cup coconut.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup peanuts and remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Gently press the peanuts and the coconut into the bark.

5. 5

   In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramel chips on medium power (50 percent) in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until melted.

6. 6

   Remove and stir. If caramel chips are not melted, return to microwave and repeat the heating step, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid scorching.

7. 7

   Spoon the caramel mixture into a large self-sealing plastic bag. Snip off corner; drizzle caramel over bark.

8. 8

   Chill for 30 minutes or until firm. Use parchment to lift candy; break into pieces. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.