Kentucky Friendsgiving Collab: Chocolate Bark with Snoopy-inspired Toppings

Happy Kentucky Friendsgiving! I have teamed up with 3 other AMAZING Kentucky creatives and we’re sharing our favorite dessert dishes with you all! If you’re looking for a delicious treat to take to a gathering this holiday season, be sure to visit my friends for the following recipes:

Seven Layer Bars by Whitney – IG: @fabuolusinfayette

Salty Honey Pie by Candy – IG: @whereivebeentravel

Pecan Pie by Caitie – IG: @lifewithcaitie

My Dish for the Collab

My contribution is this simple, and tasty Chocolate Bark. The toppings are Snoopy-inspired (one of my fave holiday movies). Do you remember the scene where he made popcorn, toast, and jellybeans for his friends lol? Instead, I topped my bark with cranberries, popcorn, pretzels, and pepitas.

Mise En Place

• 10 oz Dark Chocolate Morsels
• 1/8 cup pepitas
• 1-2 cups freshly popped popcorn
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• 1/4 cup dried, sweetened cranberries
• Flaky Sea Salt (optional)

How to Make Chocolate Bark

1. Melt chocolate in a double broiler.
2. Spread all of the melted chocolate on to parchment paper-lined baking sheet until about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Before the chocolate cools, top with the remaining ingredients.
4. If desired, sprinkle on some flaky sea salt.
5. Let rest for several hours until the chocolate hardens.
6. Carefully break into pieces and serve.

Tips for making this recipe:

• After adding the toppings, lift the baking sheet less than an inch off the counter and lightly drop it back down- it’ll help the ingredients stick to the chocolate a little better as it sets.
• If you don’t have the cookware to create a double broiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave- but be careful not to burn the chocolate! Place the morsels in a microwave safe bowl and melt chocolate 5 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals.

All in All

All in all, I know I’m preaching to the choir when I say it STILL feels strange to be in a pandemic. However, I am very grateful for the virtual opportunities I have had to stay connected with friends and fellow creatives this year. When Caitie reached out to with the idea to collaborate, it was exactly what I needed to lift my spirits. It brought back so many good memories from my humble beginnings as a food blogger. I have come a long way and connected with some amazing individuals along the journey.

Happy Holidays everyone!!!