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14 Bark and Brittle Recipes for Gifts and/or Bribes

Chocolatey, salty, nutty, and even spicy bark recipe that make great gifts.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

We're suckers for crispy-crunchy brittles and chocolate-y barks. And then there are the salty, peanut buttery—even spicy ones. They're easy to make in bulk for thoughtful gifts guaranteed to disappear. We've got 12 recipes that hit every bark category there is, and they're chock-full of nuts.

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    Christopher Testani
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    Nutty Chocolate Toffee Bark

    This recipe is easily doubled; it's also a perfect host or hostess gift.

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    Danny Kim
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    Spicy Orange Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

    Dark chocolate is an antioxidant-rich treat that rounds off a day of hard work and good eating. Here, we’ve made things a bit spicier with a pinch of cayenne pepper. If you prefer your chocolate without spice, feel free to leave it out.

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    Salted Pistachio Brittle

    Break this vibrant green pistachio brittle on top of ice cream or crumble it over rice pudding. Or, do what we do, and eat it straight off the baking sheet.

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    Coconut, Pistachio, and Cacao Chocolate Bark

    Each year, the Food Lover’s Cleanse includes a bit of chocolate. A little sweet reward at the end of a disciplined day helps the program seem less stern, and bittersweet chocolate has its own antioxidant virtues. See? It's healthy!

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