Patriotic Chocolate Bark (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Base
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One 12-ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
→ Colorful Layers
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One 12-ounce bag of white chocolate melting wafers or white chocolate chips
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One 12-ounce package of navy blue candy melts
→ Festive Toppings
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Patriotic red, white, and blue M&M candies for decoration
# Instructions:
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Gently melt your semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring well between each interval to prevent burning. You can also follow the melting instructions on your chocolate package for best results.
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Pour the melted chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper, spreading it into a thin, even layer. Pop it in the fridge and let it chill until it feels just firm to the touch but not completely set.
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Melt your white chocolate or candy melts until smooth and creamy. Spread about half of this white mixture over your chocolate base in an even layer.
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Melt the blue candy melts until smooth, then drizzle it over the white layer. Add the remaining white chocolate on top, then grab a toothpick, knife, or spoon to gently swirl all the colors together for a beautiful marbled effect.
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Sprinkle your red, white, and blue M&Ms over the top while the chocolate is still soft. Let everything set completely in the refrigerator, then break or cut into generous pieces for serving.
# Notes:
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For the best results, add each new layer when the previous one is starting to firm up but hasn't completely hardened yet - this helps the layers bond together nicely.
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Keep your finished bark stored in a covered container in a cool spot or in the refrigerator to maintain its perfect texture and appearance.