Sweet and Spicy Chocolate Bark
Makes about 32 pieces (1½ pounds)
2 (10-ounce) packages dark chocolate melting wafers*
1 cup coarsely crushed pretzel sticks
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped salted pistachios
1. Line a 13x9-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate melting wafers according to package directions. Stir in ¾ cup pretzels, red pepper, and chili powder. Spread onto prepared pan. Sprinkle with cranberries, pistachios, and remaining ¼ cup pretzels, gently pressing into chocolate mixture. Let cool until set, about 2 hours. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
*We used Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers.
Chocolate-Dipped Dried Apricots
Makes about 60
2 (4-ounce) bars bittersweet chocolate, finely
