Chocolate bars: preparation options

Step 1: Prepare the baking sheet

Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny side up; press out any creases.

Step 2: Select Ingredients

Chocolate: 450 gr.

• Dark chocolate
  
• Dark chocolate
  
• White chocolate
  
• Half dark and half white chocolate (for two-color bars)

Crispy topping: 1/2 cup, chopped

• Almond
  
• Walnuts
  
• Macadamia
  
• Pecan
  
• Peanut
  
• Pistachios
  
• Cashews
  
• Pine nuts

Dried fruits and sweets: 1/2 cup, chopped

• Dried figs
  
• Dried apricots
  
• Dried cherries
  
• Dried cranberries
  
• Dried mango
  
• Raisin
  
• Mini marshmallows
  
• Candied orange peel
  
• Crystallized ginger

Spices and flavorings (optional)

• Red pepper flakes
  
• Flaked sea salt
  
• Crushed cardamom seeds
  
• Roasted fennel seeds
  
• Crushed pink peppercorns
  
• Hazelnut
  
• Peppermint candies
  
• Toffee toffee
  
• Nut roast
  
• Roasted coconut flakes
  
• Peanut butter granules
  
• Banana chips

Step 3: Melt the chocolate

A. Make sure all tools are dry. Using a large knife, chop the chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside 1 cup of chopped chocolate and place the rest in a microwave-safe bowl. (For two-color bars, set aside 1/2 cup of each chocolate and place the rest in two separate bowls.)

B. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir with a rubber spatula. Continue heating and stirring in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is melted, about 3-5 minutes. (For two-color bars, melt each type of chocolate separately in 15-second intervals.)

IN. Immediately add the reserved chopped chocolate to the bowl; stir vigorously until the chocolate melts and becomes shiny. Don't worry if a few small lumps remain.

Step 4: Place on a baking sheet

Pour the chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet; using a rubber spatula, smooth it into a circle 25-30 cm in diameter and about 0.6 cm thick.

(For two-color bars, pour the 2 chocolates side by side onto a baking sheet; use a spatula to swirl them together.)

Step 5: Add toppings

Press crunchy topping and dried fruit/sweets into the chocolate, distributing them so that each piece of the bar combines different flavors and textures. Sprinkle with spices, if desired. Let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to completely harden. (If the room is warm, you may need to freeze the bars for a few minutes.) Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.