As the name of my blog indicates, I spend a lot of time thinking about home. Of course, my Heavenly Home is the one that is eternal, so that’s where I need to lay up my treasures, and that’s the one I’m striving for. But in the meantime, I have been given this tiny piece of the here-and-now—this home on the edge of town, this family, this neighborhood—in which to serve Him. And, though this is in the earthly realm, I want the things that happen here to be investments in the Heavenly realm.




Saturday, March 28, 2015

Spring Candy Bark




We have several springtime gatherings coming up, so I asked Bekah to make this fun and festive Spring Candy Bark! 

Kati has made all kinds of candy bark over the years: peppermint bark, orange bark, coffee bark (all good, although coffee bark may be my favorite). Bekah used Kati's recipe for a jumping off place and came up with this delectable and beautiful springtime treat! 




SPRING CANDY BARK

Melt a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips in microwavable bowl for 1 minute 20 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds or until chocolate is melted. (Of course, microwaves are different. The main thing is to melt slowly, stirring every 20 seconds because it can change in the blink of an eye!) Spread melted chocolate on a cookie sheet that has been lined with wax paper. Cool in refrigerator for a few minutes. 

In a different bowl*, melt 2 bags of white chocolate chips for 1 minute 15 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds or until chocolate is melted. (Again, adjust times for your own microwave, but Bekah recommends 15 second intervals for the white chocolate as it is more temperamental.) Spread melted white chocolate over cooled semi-sweet chocolate. 

* Bekah recommends using a different bowl to melt the white chocolate chips. You could wash the first bowl, but if even a drop or two of water remains in the bowl after washing, your white chocolate will seize. (Bekah's is the voice of experience in this case.)



While white chocolate is still soft, sprinkle crushed pastel candies and/or sprinkles. Bekah used M&M's Eggs and some "Easter Sprinkles" from Target. Gently press into chocolate. (The larger candy pieces need a firmer hand.)



Cool in refrigerator until firm. With hands, break into bite-sized pieces. 




Put some in a bowl or on a pretty plate for an instant burst of springtime on your table!


8 comments:

  1. It looks so pretty and festive!

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  2. What a perfect treat to fill the little cups I bought for our Easter dinner celebration. Pinned it!

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  3. That is so pretty! One can never go wrong by serving chocolate :-)

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  4. Chocolate is a favorite in our home. Bekah did a great job with her Spring Bark! She is so right about the white chocolate seizing--I've had it happen and it's so disappointing. I'll have to give her recipe a try. ♥

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  5. That is a fun and festive treat. My mouth is watering...

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  6. That sounds good! I may have to try to make this for Easter - we are having a crowd!

    Deanna

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  7. This looks sooo good and so springlike. Chocolate wins any day at our house.

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  8. Oh - so pretty and delicious looking. Great idea for the Easter dessert table!

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