Apricot Almond Chocolate Bark

Ingredients

• 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped
• 1 1/3 cups almonds, toasted, chopped, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.

2. 2

   In large bowl, melt chocolate carefully.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup chopped almonds to chocolate, & stir to combine.

4. 4

   Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, & spread with spatula or spoon until there is an even, thin layer.

5. 5

   While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle remaining almonds & all the apricots over top of chocolate, pressing down gently to embed them in the chocolate.

6. 6

   Place in refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Once set, break bark into uneven pieces & serve.

8. 8

   If chocolate has not been tempered, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.