Salted Honey Chocolate Bark Food

EASY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• If you have time, toast the nuts/seeds: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Toast the nuts/seeds on a rimmed baking sheet until fragrant and turning lightly golden on the edges, about 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a cutting board and roughly chop them.
• In the meantime, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring after each one. Don't overdo it. The chocolate is done when it's about 90% melted-keep stirring off the heat and the pieces should completely dissolve. (Alternately, you can use melt it in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water.)
• Cover a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a silicone or rubber spatula to spread chocolate evenly over the center area of the baking sheet-aim for about 1/4″ thickness (it won't reach the edges).
• Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the chocolate, followed by the dried fruit. If you're adding flaky salt, crush it between your fingers as you sprinkle it over the chocolate. Lightly use your palms to press the toppings into the chocolate.
• If you're in a hurry, place the pan on a flat surface in the refrigerator to harden for about 15 minutes. If you're not, let the chocolate cool at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours, until completely hardened.
• Once the chocolate is completely hardened, use your hands to break it into about 25 pieces. Serve immediately, or cover and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.

SALTED HONEY & CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Special equipment: a candy thermometer Preheat oven to 350. Using your hands, crumble crackers coarsely onto a parchment lined or silpat lined baking sheet. Toast crackers inoven til golden brown, 8-10 min. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool. While crackers cool, heat sugar, honey & butter in a medium saucepan, stirring occassionally, til butter is melted. Fit saucepan with the candy thermometer and cook,wisking frequently, til temp reaches 300 ( 8-10 min). Remove from heat and stir in Baking Soda (mixture will bubble vigorously). Quickly pour mixture over the crackers, spreading to coat evenly. Let cool completely. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled crackers and immediately top with the cherries, coffee beans, nuts and cacao nibs. Sprinkle with the coarse sea salt. CHILL until chocolate has hardened.(10 min) Break bark into pieces. Bark can be made up to 3days ahead. Wrap tightly and keep cool or chilled.