Cowboy Bark
The ultimate sweet treat that combines rich chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and Oreo cookies. This easy-to-make Cowboy Bark will satisfy your cravings and is perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Chef's Knife
- Large Pot
- Baking Sheet
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Dark Chocolate I used equal parts TJ’s 72% Pound Plus, Dark Chocolate, and Milk Chocolate Bars; if only using one, select a favorite dark chocolate.
- 1.5 cups Mini Pretzels
- 8 pieces Chocolate-Stuffed Oreos Roughly chopped.
- ⅓ cup Toffee Bits
- ⅓ cup Coarsely Chopped Peanuts I used roasted lightly salted.
- ⅓ cup Coarsely Chopped Almonds I used roasted lightly salted.
- to taste Sea Salt For sprinkling.
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper; set aside.
- Before beginning to melt the chocolate, have all the ingredients chopped, prepped, and ready to go so that they’re ready to be added while the chocolate is hot and melty.
- Coarsely chop the chocolate or break into chunks to encourage smooth melting.
- Place chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high power to melt, about 2 to 3 minutes, stopping every 15 seconds to check and stir until mixture can be stirred smooth. Be careful not to scorch it; or use a double boiler.
- Pour melted chocolate onto parchment and with a spatula or offset knife, smooth into a large rectangle, about 10×15 inches, and about 1/8 inch thick; just eyeball.
- Evenly sprinkle with pretzels, Oreos, toffee bits, peanuts, almonds, and sea salt to taste.
- Allow chocolate to set up for at least 1 hour at room temp, or in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- After chocolate has set, break into pieces or chop with a knife. Bark will keep airtight at room temp for many weeks and in the fridge or freezer for many months.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the bark in an airtight container to maintain its freshness. It lasts for several weeks!
- Serving Suggestion: Serve pieces of Cowboy Bark on a platter at parties for a fun and interactive dessert experience.
- Variation Ideas: Feel free to change up the toppings based on your preferences.
- Gift Giving: Package pieces of Cowboy Bark in decorative bags or boxes as sweet gifts for friends and family.
- Seasonal Spins: Adapt the toppings to fit the season, like using pumpkin spice for fall.