Almond/Cashew Winter Bark

Winter bark is a popular gift during the holiday season... which has passed us already.  But still.  This recipe is from Martha Stewart, and surprisingly, it isn't that hard!  I know, shocker!  But it's an adapted one.  If you want the real recipe, visit her site here or check it out in her December 2008 Martha Stewart Living magazine.

Almond or Cashew Winter Bark
REQUIRES CHILLING TIME (1 hour)

8 oz. white chocolate chips
12 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups almonds or cashews

1. Melt white chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat.
2. Melt bittersweet chocolate chips in the same setup (obviously washed or in a new bowl), stirring occasionally.  Stir in nuts.
3. Spread bittersweet mixture on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, spreading peanuts in a single layer.  Drop spoonfuls of white chocolate on top, and swirl chocolates with a skewer/fork/whatever.
4. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.  Break bark into large pieces.  Bark will keep, well-covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks.  (Then it gets yucky.)

Although this isn't the sweetest winter bark, it's still pretty good - the more white chocolate, the better it is! ;)

It's good for giving away as a gift...

...if it lasts that long!

:)
-JJ