So...I hope you're having a wonderful Thanksgiving...I have been making mash potatoes to take to my brother's house, which we're having lunch...so I am excited to have Turkey...it is one of my most favorite foods, and holidays! I love Turkey!
...and as an added treat, I have been trying to make these cute jars for gifts...but, I decided I better try to make the Chocolate Mint Barks first so I can see how well it works out...
So, I carefully followed the instructions...and measured out by dropping the chips on the cookie sheet (parchment, of course)...and ......
VOILA!
ugh, right?
NOT a good result. The Chocolates burned and didn't melt very well. I had the oven on 250 but it didn't melt in 3 minutes like the instructions said it would, so I left it in longer and kept checking....after each minute, and up to 10 minutes....I decided I better pull it out...and the vanilla chips were brown, and the chocolate was icky...I tried to spread it in the pan, but this was the result...throwing the non pareils over it did nothing to the appearance.....!!!
So, I decided I would melt individually each of the chips in the Microwave, and then put it in the pan. First I put the Dark Chocolate as a 'base', and then drizzled the vanilla (white) and the mint (green) over it and sprinkling the candies on top..and then I dragged the spatula through the mixture to create a swirled effect like this....
Much, better...don't you think????
So, the moral of the story is to try it before you gift it....it might not work so well if you don't at least try it first! :)
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!
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