Layer of delicious chocolate topped with a crunchy cashew and hazelnut toffee mixture.
Friiiiidaaaaaay! Time for nutty chocolaty chocolate!
Um. Also? I thought it would be nice to remind you that Christmas is 5 days away. (!!!) Go ahead, freak out. I just did.
Also, are you really seeing this chocolate bark? I’m shocked because I thought I ate all of it. I’m not sure how I finally gave up on inhaling it all just to take a photo of said bark.
Wanna talk about something even more shocking? I recently realized that I will never, EVER, everrrr have another Christmas Break ever again. Technically, I haven’t had one since 2001 – I just HAD to finish college. Nerd. Should’ve just taken my sweet ol’ time, but noooooo, I wanted to break freeeeeeeee! Go to work from 9 to 5. Make my own monaaaay! Dork.
Moral of the story, if you’re still in school, stay in school. It’s the only way that you can have a Christmas Break, Spring Break (MISS IT!), Summer Break, even Fall Break! WAAAAAAAH! I hate you! I mean, I love you, I’m just jealous. ‘Tis all.
So. Do you like toffee? Or is chocolate bark your thing? I wasn’t ready to give up on either one, or make one of them feel less wanted, therefore I put them together and we lived happily ever after…
Well. I lived. Them? Not so much.
This bark, or toffee, or toffee-bark, is all kinds of amazing. For reals. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s creamy, it’s crunchy, it’s chewy, it’s sticky, it’s it’s it’s! So much better than just… bark. Or just toffee.
Let’s go combine some sugar and butter and bring to a boil. We should probably chop up some nuts before we do that, though. Or don’t chop them – I sure don’t. Just make sure you’re not gifting this chocolate bark to your Grandma, the one that chews Freedent gum. 😉
ENJOY!
Cashew and Hazelnut Toffee Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet red and green colored chocolate chips (you can use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips if you can't find the colored ones)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup cashews , coarsely chopped
- 1 cup hazelnuts , coarsely chopped
- 1 stick butter , room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- Line a 9x9 brown pan with foil extending over the edges of the pan.
- Lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Combine all chocolate chips and layer on bottom of prepared pan.
- Sprinkle pecans on top and set aside.
- In a heavy skillet combine cashews, hazelnuts, butter, sugar, and corn syrup.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar is dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until mixture clings together and turns golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Pour mixture over chocolate chips and pecans and spread it evenly.
- Let stand until completely cooled.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Remove from pan.
- Break it into pieces.
- Store covered.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Nutty chocolate barks are THE BEST barks! Love this combination of nuts, too. Thanks for sharing, my dear. I’m with you…still in denial Christmas Eve is tomorrow (tomorrow!) for us. (I know you celebrate later. So much better, I think!) I’m going to go by the Gregorian calendar this year and celebrate the holidays through January 7th. (Take THAT, Father Time! Ha!) Meanwhile, best wishes to you and yours for a meaningful and joyous Christmas holiday! xo
Hi Stacy!!! So happy to “see” you!! I’m sorry I haven’t been over at your lovely blog in a while, but these past 3 months were sort of impossible…and ridiculous! Work, moving, more work… BUT, I’ll be back to my old schedule in less than a month! Merry Christmas to you and to yours!! XOXO
Oh Katie this is like perfection!! I love how you took bark and put your own twist on it! Fabulous!!
Oh I need this bark in my life, what an addictive treat!
Be still my heart! All my favorites in one place! Thanks – or not!
Christmas time!
I love Christmas and all the food around it!
Great job Kate!
Please come to my belly now!! I love the look of these nutty and chocolate barks. Have a great and safe holiday season!! Merry Christmas 🙂
Thanks for the reminder! (I have not even Started my holiday shopping!) This yummy bark would definitely take the edge off! 😀
Hello, deliciousness! I love the nut combo in these…a little unexpected but delicious!
What an amazing bark!!! Love the cashew and hazelnuts!
Looooove it! Gotta make it so I can nibble on it this weekend!
This is the best Christmas bark I’ve ever seen! I love how chock full of things it is! Love!
Yeah with the blog and such breaks are kinda nonexistent. But I’m thankful I don’t have to leave the house when it’s all gross and snowy out. Plus it means having amazing things like this bark around!
What a fun-tastic holiday treat. 🙂 Have a wonderful holiday with your family!! 🙂
The nutty chocolaty bark looks really pretty and festive and sounds sooo delicious. Merry Christmas!