Winter Bark

We have been busy, busy, busy here making lots of candy. I'm usually not much of a cook but when Christmas is here I love to make lots sweets. So far we've made: Magic bars, Rocky Road fudge, Peppermint bark and molded chocolates. But, I think the easiest and my favorite is Winter bark.

Not this type of bark, but it looks like some sort of insect finds it tasty.

Still not it, although the Spotted Towhee seems to like sitting on it.

The Red-breasted Sapsucker likes this type of bark, but not my idea of a treat.

The squirrel would probably enjoy the peanuts, but he's already been stealing the bird food, so no extra treats for him!

This is the Winter Bark I'm talking about. It is so easy and a great candy to share with friends. Sweet Pea and the Littlest Gardener helped me make 2 batches of it last night.

Here is the recipe found on Martha Stewart.com:

8 ounces white chocolate - melt in double boiler
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate - melt in double boiler
1 1/2 cups salted cocktail peanuts

Add the peanuts to the melted bittersweet chocolate and stir until they're all coated. Then spread onto parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet.
Next drop spoonfuls of the melted white chocolate over the bittersweet/peanuts. Using a skewer or toothpick swirl the white chocolate through the bitter sweet chocolate. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Then using the tip of a regular knife break the bark into pieces.