This is my husband’s favorite homemade chocolate candy—with several variations. It is so easy to prepare, requires only a few ingredients, and makes so much that you can share it with all your valentines. It is a great pick-up dessert for parties, and a few pieces artfully packaged is a wonderful wedding favor. Be my valentine!
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
1 (24-ounce) package chocolate almond bark
1 (16-ounce) can salted peanuts
1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
In microwave, on defrost, heat almond bark and chips at 2-minute intervals until melted. Stir in peanuts, and spoon onto wax paper in small mounds. Yield: 36-40 pieces
Chocolate Covered Marshmallows and Pecans
1 (24-ounce) package chocolate almond bark
1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup mini marshmallows, frozen
In microwave, on defrost, heat almond bark and chips at 2-minute intervals until melted. Cool slightly. Stir in pecans and marshmallows. Spoon onto wax paper in small mounds. Yield: 36-40 pieces
Sea Salt Caramels
1 (14-ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped
1 (24-ounce) package chocolate almond bark
1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Slightly flatten caramels with palm of hand; set aside. In microwave, on defrost, heat almond bark and chips at 2-minute intervals until melted. Dip caramels in melted chocolate and place on wax paper. Sprinkle each with a few grains of sea salt. Yield: 48 pieces