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Friday, January 1, 2010

Chocolate Bark

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil (JM: I used coconut oil)
6 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cups pecans
½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups dark chocolate 73%

1. In a large skillet, heat oil and agave until bubbling
2. Add pecans and stir until they are well coated, then mix in salt and seasonings
3. Cook for 4 minutes, then remove pan from heat
4. Place nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet
5. Place sheet in a 400° oven and roast for 4 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely
6. In a separate saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate
7. Pour chocolate into a parchment lined 13 x 9 glass dish
8. Break up the pecans and sprinkle over the chocolate
9. Using a metal spatula, spread the mixture evenly back and forth to ½ inch thickness
10. Allow to sit out until set, 1-2 hours
11. Cut into squares and serve

Makes 32

Recipe from Elana's Pantry: http://www.elanaspantry.com/chocolate-bark/

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