Jan's Chocolate Coffee Bean Bark

Two favorites in one that pair perfectly together - coffee and chocolate! You can change up the chocolate blends, add dried fruit or even nuts. Makes a great holiday gift for the chocolate and coffee lover. Store bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• ½ cup roasted whole coffee beans
• 1 tablespoon shortening, or more if desired (Optional)
• 11 ½ ounces dark chocolate chips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 9x14-inch baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Place coffee beans in a food processor and pulse a few times just until coarsely chopped.

Step 3

Melt milk chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Add shortening to make melted milk chocolate smoother; stir until smooth. Stir coffee beans into melted milk chocolate until coated.

Step 4

Pour milk chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading mixture to the edges. Refrigerate.

Step 5

Melt dark chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Add shortening to make melted dark chocolate smoother; stir until smooth. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Pour melted dark chocolate over refrigerated milk chocolate mixture, spreading evenly over the top. Refrigerate until set, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 7

Peel the silicone mat from the bottom of the chocolate mixture and place onto a work surface. Cut into pieces using a sharp knife. The bark will crack and break as you go.