Cereal Bark Food

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Butter a baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat (preferred).
• Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan with a bowl fitted to sit just above the simmering water. Add the chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the almonds. Spread on the baking sheet in a thin uniform layer. Let set for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the salt. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Break the bark into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Store in a cool, dry place, stacked between layers of foil or parchment in an airtight container. The bark will keep, tightly sealed in your pantry, for up to a week.

SPRINKLE BARK

Steps:

• Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Spread on a foil-lined baking sheet until about 1/4 inch thick.
• Top the white chocolate with blue sprinkles. Let set. Break into pieces.

CEREAL BARK

Steps:

• Melt one 12-ounce bag white candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring. Spread the candy melts on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a puddle shape and sprinkle with cereal (unsweetened cereals like Cheerios taste best). Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes, then break into pieces.