Cranberry & Almond Salted Chocolate Bark

Ingredients

• 2 packages (12 ounces each) dark chocolate wafers
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• ¾ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped, reserve 2 tablespoons
• ¾ cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped, reserve 2 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup white chocolate chips

Directions

1. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large microwave-safe bowl on 50% power, stirring occasionally, microwave dark chocolate wafers and almond extract 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
3. Add cranberries and almonds to chocolate, stir until blended.
4. Immediately spread mixture evenly onto lined cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate is almost set. Sprinkle with sea salt. Let stand until completely set.
5. In a small microwaveable bowl on 50% power, stirring occasionally, microwave white chocolate chips 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until melted. Drizzle over chocolate mixture. Let stand until drizzle is set.
6. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Serves: 16

Test Kitchen Tip: Make a large batch and split the bark into individual bags to give as gifts to friends and family. Chocolate wafers, also called candy melts or candy coating, can be found in supermarkets or craft stores.