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The Best New Years Chocolate Bark Cookies

The Best New Years Chocolate Bark Cookies
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The Best New Years Chocolate Bark Cookies are a festive, fun, and delicious treat featuring a rich chocolate base combined with crunchy nuts, sweet dried fruits, and colorful toppings. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, these cookies bring the joyous spirit of the holiday season to every bite, ideal for parties, gifting, or just indulging yourself.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Base

  • 6 oz high-quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white, depending on preference)

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, and pecans), chopped
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries, chopped if large
  • Sea salt flakes, to taste
  • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather and chop all your toppings into bite-sized pieces. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Gently melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts until smooth and glossy, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Spread the Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a thin layer approximately 1/4 inch thick using a spatula.
  4. Add Your Toppings Generously: While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle the chopped nuts, dried fruits, sprinkles, sea salt, and any optional toppings over the surface, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Let It Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
  6. Break Into Pieces: Once firm, remove from the fridge and break the bark into rustic cookie-sized chunks for serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chocolate for smoother melting and better texture.
  • Chop toppings uniformly to ensure even flavor and texture distribution.
  • Avoid over-stirring melted chocolate to minimize air bubbles and maintain silky texture.
  • Work quickly to add toppings before the chocolate starts to cool for optimal adhesion.
  • Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and crunchy.

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