Bark, noun: Tough protective covering of the woody stems of trees. Popcorn + Peanut Bark, noun: Delicious dark chocolate covering protecting buttery, salty freshly popped popcorn and peanuts. Bark, verb: Speak in an unfriendly tone when it’s all gone.
| Yield: | Makes 1 pound |
Ingredients
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, (preferably Valrhona Caraebe 66%), chopped
- 3 cups freshly popped popcorn
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts (preferably Virginia)
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with a nonstick liner.
- Melt the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the popcorn, peanuts, and salt. Fold the mixture until the popcorn and peanuts are evenly coated with the chocolate.
- Scrape the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin layer.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cold and firm. Break into small clusters and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 273 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 57 mg |