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Celebrate Chocolate Day!

Celebrate Chocolate Day!
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Make chocolate bark by melting chocolate, adding nuts and fruit, then cooling and sharing; learn about melting, measurements, and safe food handling.

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Step-by-step guide to make chocolate bark

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What you need
Adult supervision required, baking sheet, chocolate chips or chocolate bars, knife and cutting board, measuring cup or kitchen scale, microwave-safe bowl, nuts and fruit, oven mitt or towel, parchment paper, refrigerator, spoon or spatula

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.

Step 2

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper and lay it on the counter.

Step 3

Ask an adult to help you chop the nuts and fruit into small pieces on the cutting board.

Step 4

Measure the amount of chocolate you need and put it into the microwave-safe bowl.

Step 5

Place the bowl of chocolate in the microwave and heat it for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Carefully remove the hot bowl using an oven mitt or towel.

Step 7

Stir the chocolate until the outer pieces begin to melt and mix in.

Step 8

If the chocolate is not fully smooth, heat in 15-second bursts and stir after each burst until completely smooth.

Step 9

Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet in a single blob.

Step 10

Use the spoon or spatula to spread the chocolate into a thin even layer.

Step 11

Sprinkle the chopped nuts and fruit evenly over the chocolate layer.

Step 12

Put the baking sheet into the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is firm about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 13

Take the baking sheet out and break the set chocolate bark into pieces.

Step 14

Arrange your chocolate bark pieces on a plate or in a box to share with others.

Step 15

Share a photo and a description of your finished chocolate bark creation on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we don't have a microwave-safe bowl or a microwave for melting the chocolate?

If you don't have a microwave-safe bowl or microwave, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a simmering pot of water (double boiler) and then follow steps 6–8 to remove, stir, and finish melting.

What should we do if the chocolate stays grainy or seems burned after microwaving in step 5?

If the chocolate stays grainy or starts to burn after step 5, stop microwaving, heat in 15-second bursts and stir as described in step 8, and if needed stir in a teaspoon of neutral oil to restore a smooth, glossy texture.

How can we adapt the activity for younger kids or older kids while keeping everyone safe?

For younger children have an adult do step 3 (chopping) and steps 5–7 (microwaving and hot work) while the child does steps 9–11 (pouring, spreading, and sprinkling), and let older kids do steps 4–14 with supervision and post the photo in step 15.

How can we personalize or extend our chocolate bark to make it more special?

To personalize, stir 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or cinnamon into the melted chocolate at step 7, add sea salt or crushed candy during step 11, and after chilling in step 12 drizzle contrasting melted chocolate or use cookie cutters before step 13 to create decorated pieces for step 14.

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Facts about cooking and food safety for kids

🔥 Chocolate starts to melt around body temperature (about 34–36°C / 93–97°F), which is why it melts in your mouth.

🍓 Dried fruit keeps chocolate bark crunchy and shelf-stable longer than fresh fruit, which can make it soggy.

🥜 Nuts like almonds and hazelnuts are classic bark add-ins — but always ask about allergies before sharing.

🧪 Tempering chocolate makes it glossy and gives it a satisfying ‘snap’ by aligning cocoa butter crystals.

🍫 The ancient Maya and Aztecs treasured cocoa beans so much they sometimes used them like money!

How do I make chocolate bark for Celebrate Chocolate Day?

To make chocolate bark, melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second bursts stirring between, or use a double boiler. Pour melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread to an even thickness. Sprinkle chopped nuts and dried fruit over the top, gently press them in, then chill in the fridge until firm (about 20–30 minutes). Break into pieces and share. Always supervise children around hot bowls and sharp tools.

What materials and ingredients do I need for chocolate bark?

You’ll need chocolate (bars or chips), chopped nuts (or seed alternatives), dried fruit, and optional toppings like sea salt or sprinkles. For tools: a baking sheet, parchment paper, microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, spatula, measuring cups/spoons, chopping board and knife, and oven mitts. Have small bowls to organize toppings and the refrigerator for cooling. Substitute allergy-friendly ingredients if needed (seed butter, sunflower seeds, or coconut).

What ages is making chocolate bark suitable for?

This activity suits many ages with supervision: toddlers (2–4) can help sprinkle toppings and taste, preschoolers (3–5) can measure and place toppings with guidance, and school-age kids (6–12) can help melt chocolate with an adult nearby and chop softer ingredients using child-safe tools. Teens can complete the recipe independently. Always supervise hot utensils and watch for choking hazards with small ingredients.

What food and kitchen safety should we follow when making chocolate bark?

Wash hands and surfaces before starting and avoid cross-contamination. Supervise melting chocolate to prevent burns; use oven mitts and keep a safe zone around hot bowls. Chop nuts with appropriate supervision and consider allergic guests—label shared pieces with allergens. Cool chocolate fully before serving and break into bite-size pieces for little ones. Keep raw-food items out of reach and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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