Ingredients
- Almond Flour (1 cup)
- Creamy Peanut Butter (1/2 cup), unsweetened
- Maple Syrup (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Fine Sea Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Mini Chocolate Chips (1/4 cup), for the dough
- Dark Chocolate Chips (3/4 cup), for the coating
- Coconut Oil (1 teaspoon), divided
Instructions
- Step 1: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until a thick, uniform dough forms. Fold in the 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips.
- Step 2: Press the prepared cookie dough evenly into the bottom of the lined pan. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure the layer is smooth and compact. Place the pan in the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Step 3: Prepare the chocolate coating. Place the 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips and the 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Step 4: Remove the chilled cookie dough from the freezer. Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the top of the dough layer, tilting the pan or using a spatula to ensure the entire surface is covered.
- Step 5: Optional: Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips or flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate layer. Return the pan to the freezer and chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until the chocolate coating is completely firm.
- Step 6: Lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place it on a cutting board and use a sharp knife (or your hands) to break the set bark into irregular pieces. Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- For the best snap and texture, always store your bark in the freezer, separating layers with small squares of parchment paper if stacking multiple pieces in an airtight container.
- Never microwave this bark; if you prefer the cookie dough layer to be slightly softer, let a piece sit at cool room temperature for about five minutes before enjoying.
- Crumble a few pieces over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt for an irresistible textural and flavorful boost, making it a perfect sundae topping.
- Ensure your creamy peanut butter is well-stirred and at room temperature before combining with the dry ingredients, as this guarantees a uniform, easier-to-press dough base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American