TURTLE BARK

CHOCOLATE AND CARAMEL BARK. It’s insane!

If you like those classic dessert turtles, don’t think about it, make this bark STAT! These pieces are so perfect for bagging and sharing during the holidays or serving in a bowl like chips for all of those chocolate loving grazers.

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TURTLE BARK

Author: Michelle Williams

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 2 MinInactive time: 35 MinTotal time: 52 Min

Ingredients

• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (3 1/2 cups)
• Coconut Oil (1/2 tablespoon)
• Soft Caramel Chews (10, divided I used Werther's Origninal)
• Pecans (1 cup when finely chopped)
• Turbino Sugar (2 tablespoons)
• Ground Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)

KITCHEN ITEMS

• Medium/Large Microwave Safe Glass Mixing Bowl
• Rubber Spatula
• Metal Spatula
• Small Mixing Bowl
• Wax Paper
• Baking Sheet
• Butter Knife

Instructions

TO MAKE YOUR TURTLE BARK

1. Line your baking sheet with your wax paper.
2. Pour your chocolate chips into your microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes making sure to open your microwave and stir your chocolate with a rubber spatula every 30 seconds. You’ll know when you are finished when most of your chocolate is melted sans a few chips. Don’t continue to microwave at this point or you will burn your chocolate. Instead, stir your chocolate and the extra lumps will melt away. Add your coconut oil and stir it in until it’s fully integrated.
3. Break 5 of your caramels into chunks and spread them at random on your lined baking sheet.
4. Spread your chocolate evenly over the baking sheet.
5. In your small mixing bowl, combine your pecans, Turbino sugar, and your cinnamon. Mix until it’s evenly incorporated.
6. While your chocolate is still wet, liberally sprinkle your pecan mixture onto it—like glitter on glue. Use the palm of your hand to pat it on gently.
7. In 15-second intervals, melt your remaining caramel in a small microwave-safe bowl. Using a spoon or knife, drizzle it in lines across the top of your chocolate.
8. Refrigerate until they are fully hardened—about 35 minutes.
9. That’s it! You crushed it! Enjoy!

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