2-Ingredient Hazelnut Chocolate Bark Recipe

We’ve got the perfect recipe for sweets lovers, and it couldn’t be simpler to make!

This hazelnut chocolate bark tastes like you picked it up from a specialty shop — and it comes together in no time with just two ingredients.

If you love that classic chocolate-and-hazelnut combo, this recipe is for you. It’s rich, a little crunchy, and comes together with almost no effort. It’s also the kind of recipe you’ll end up making on repeat — especially once you realize how useful it is to have on hand.

You can make a batch for a holiday tray, tuck a few pieces into a gift bag, or just keep it in the fridge for those moments when you’re craving something sweet.

Let’s get started!

Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

Here’s everything you need to make this tasty hazelnut chocolate bark — that’s right, just hazelnuts and chocolate.

The first step is to roast the hazelnuts in the oven.

Next, let the hazelnuts cool, and then shake gently in a kitchen towel to remove the husks.

Melt the chocolate morsels in the microwave according to the recipe below.

Spread the melted chocolate evenly onto a baking sheet that’s been lined with parchment paper.

Then, sprinkle the hazelnuts over the melted chocolate.

Put the pan of hazelnuts and chocolate in the refrigerator to set.

Once it’s cooled, break into pieces, and enjoy!

A few helpful notes

• Line your baking sheet with parchment paper so the bark lifts off easily once it’s set.
• Melt the chocolate slowly, using short bursts in the microwave and stirring in between to keep it smooth (not clumpy).
• Spread the chocolate out to an even thickness, but don’t stress about making it perfect — those slightly uneven edges give you that nice, rustic look.
• Let the bark chill completely before breaking it into pieces so you get clean, crisp snaps.
• If your kitchen is warm, store the finished bark in the fridge to keep the chocolate firm and fresh.

Makes a great homemade gift

• This bark is easy to package and share — just break it into pieces and place it in cellophane bags or small cardboard gift boxes.
• Tie with ribbon or add a simple tag for a thoughtful, low-cost gift.
• It’s perfect for holidays, teacher gifts, neighbors, or hostess gifts when you want something homemade without a lot of extra work.

Easy variations

After you’ve made this once, it’s easy to adjust based on what you have or what you’re in the mood for.

• Add a sprinkle of sea salt for that sweet-and-salty balance
• Drizzle with white chocolate for a more decorative finish
• Mix in dried fruit like cranberries or cherries for a pop of flavor
• Swap the nuts with almonds, pecans, or pistachios
• Add a hint of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor

Storing and keeping the hazelnut chocolate bark fresh

• Store the bark in an airtight container to keep it fresh and prevent it from absorbing other flavors.
• At room temperature, it will stay good for several days to about a week, as long as your kitchen is cool and dry.
• In the refrigerator, it will keep well for 2–3 weeks and stay nice and firm.
• You can also freeze your hazelnut chocolate bark for up to 2 months — just pull out pieces as needed.
• If you’re stacking pieces, place parchment paper between layers so they don’t stick together.

You might think desserts need to be complicated to be worth making. But this is a good reminder that’s not the case.

A bag of chocolate, a handful of nuts, and a little time — that’s all it takes for an indulgent treat everyone will love!

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Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

Ingredients

• 2 11-oz bags semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 1/3 cup raw hazelnuts

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Once they are roasted, remove from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
• Then, place the hazelnuts in a kitchen towel and gently shake until the skins fall off the hazelnuts.
• Melt the chocolate morsels in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, stirring between each 30 second period. Continue until fully melted.
• Spread the chocolate onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Sprinkle the hazelnuts over the chocolate.
• Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator, and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Break into pieces and serve.

This is a terrific recipe to make ahead and keep on hand for guests, gifts, or those moments when you just want something sweet without the extra effort.

Let us know how you like it!

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