Almond Bark Gift Bag - With Tutorial !!

Jayden had his last day of school on Monday.  I needed to whip up something for a teacher gift, that did not look last minute would look FABULOUS!  So, I devoured the internet for something quick and came up with almond bark!  So easy to do, tastes great and looks like you spent a ton of time in the kitchen.  I did a step by step, so you could make some too!

I chose the Dairy Milk chocolate bar.  You can buy a box of 24 at Costco for $17 here in Canada, but any PLAIN milk chocolate bar will do.  I set up my double boiler station and started it boiling.  While I waited for it to heat up, I chopped my almonds (small handful), and took the wrappers off 10 chocolate bars.  That is about 1 lb of chocolate, and this will be enough to fill 4 bags.

Break the bars into the top of the double boiler, and start to stir.  It will not take long to melt everything, maybe 5 minutes!  Make sure to keep stirring until everything is smooth!

When it is all liquid, you can pour it out onto a baking sheet that is lined with a silicone baking mat.  THIS IS IMPORTANT.  Spread out the chocolate evenly.  Now, you can sprinkle your almond pieces over the top.  I also added some Skor bits for a little bit of flavor.  So far this has taken you about 10 minutes, but now you need to grab a book.  Put the pan in the fridge and wait 10 minutes or so.  By then it should be all cooled off.  Or you could go play Bejeweled Blitz on facebook, and forget about it for a bit longer.  It really doesn't matter, it is not going anywhere.

And the fun begins!  The silicone mat makes it easy to peel off the almond bark, and then you can break it into pieces.  Doesn't that look FABULOUS ?!?  Let me tell you that it tastes pretty awesome, too ... hehehe.  So now it is time to package it all up.

I used the same Island Floral Die as in THIS TUTORIAL, and attached the brad through the ribbon.  That way, the flower will stay on the ribbon, even when they untie it.  The leaf is also from the same die.  I added a Thank You tag with the Think Happy Thoughts set (retiring soon!  #115092), and used my Tag and Small Tag punches (#105934, 108264).  That's it, and it looks FANTASTIC !!  Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!

 

Comments

[Crystal L. (Crafting & Rambling)]

You're awesome!!! Great idea, love how quickly it comes together (I need those type, too! lol)...and the packaging simple yet stated! :) tfs

[Vicki Wizniuk]

Thanks so much for sharing this idea. After seeing your post, I went out and bought my supplies and made these last night. The teachers will be getting them tomorrow! :) Fast, fun and quick... perfect.

[Sheryl]

I love bark - yum!!!!

[Joanne]

Julie, a fabulour gift! I appreciate you showing us many diffferent uses of your lovely flower.
I love chocolate, so will be doing up this receipie FOR MYSELF!! (and others when needed).

[Evie C.]

Such a terrific idea... Love it! And thanks for sharing it with us!

[Sharon Field / created By You]

Yum, I love almond bark!! This looks so fun, will have to try it myself!

[Jana]

Easy and yummy, tfs.

[Allison B]

This looks awesome and I bet it tastes even better!

[Conniecrafter]

mmmmm, looks delicious, nice packaging too!

[Sheila]

Looks yummy!
Another good one is Pine Bark fom Paula Dean. SheShe

[Diane L]

Yummy! That def looks delicious! TFS your recipie/tutorial,it looks awesome!

[Rhonda]

A great idea! Looks great. Anyone would love getting this. Can't wait to give it a try!

[Patti J.]

Looks like something you'd find in a high end gift shop - definitely doesn't look last minute! Great job, Julie - thanks for sharing...

[Carol Baerg]

Most any teacher would love this!!!

[Judy]

Another recipe I have to try, looks yummy!!