Chocolate Bark Recipe Using Coconut Oil

I just made an amazing chocolate bark using coconut oil.

I've never made chocolate bark before, but it looked so incredibly easy, and with the base recipe using only three ingredients (which I had in my pantry), tonight was the night to try it.

Chocolate Bark

1/2 cup coconut oil

2/3 cup cocoa powder

1/3 cup sugar

½ tsp peppermint oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Over a double boiler on medium heat, whisk coconut oil, chocolate and sugar together for about 4-5 minutes, or until mixture begins to bubble. (Taste for flavor – add sugar if more sweetness is desired.)

2. Remove from heat.

3. If adding peppermint, wait five minutes and then add in peppermint oil and stir.

1. Pour mixture into a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper. Spread smooth with a spatula or spoon. Cover with plastic wrap, foil or a fitted top and freeze for 15-20 minutes, or until chocolate sets. You may break up chocolate and store the rest in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Other ideas: just before pouring, add in one or more of the following: chopped walnuts, almonds, raisins or other dried fruit, shredded coconut, etc

It was easy to assume this would be good based on the ingredients, but even compared to the Lindt chocolate I recently had, I have to admit that this is even better. This is one of those after dinner sweets that will totally knock the socks off your guests (so make plenty). By the way, it makes a great gift idea.