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Dark Chocolate Bark with Figs and Nuts

Contributed by: NAPSA

Elegantly Easy, Wickedly Delicious Dark Chocolate Bark With Figs And Nuts

(NAPSA) - Impress that special person in your life with a healthy taste of decadent Dark Chocolate Bark with Figs and Nuts. If you're new to bark, this chocolate candy ranks as one of the easiest and tastiest confectionary treats.

Simply melt chocolate in the microwave, stir in some chopped golden Calimyrna or dark purple Mission Figs and some chopped nuts, and spread the mixture on a foil-lined sheet. Chill and break into pieces. So easy, it's hard to believe. Variations abound-drizzling white chocolate over the top, sprinkling with toasted almonds or, for fig lovers, sprinkling additional chopped figs on top-all the variations are delicious. Wrap in festive cellophane with a decorative ribbon for a celebration or keep in an airtight container for everyday enjoyment.

The news keeps getting better. Dark chocolate is loaded with health-promoting antioxidants. Add to this the fact that California dried figs and nuts are great sources of dietary fiber and other essential nutrients and you have a treat that shows you care about healthy eating and know how to make it taste good. Indulge your sweet tooth, but remember that a little piece goes a long way. Share the recipe with friends and family and let everyone in on the treats that treat you well.

Valley Growers' Store is a great place to order figs throughout the year, and the Web site is a wealth of kitchen-tested recipes. Visit www.valleyfig.com.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate baking bar, broken into small pieces
• 1/2 cup stemmed and chopped (1/3 inch) Blue Ribbon Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid Figs
• 1/2 cup chopped (1/3 inch) salted or lightly salted mixed nuts*
• 2 ounces white chocolate, broken into small pieces

Serving Size: Makes 24 - 28 Pieces