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Gluten-Free Christmas Paraline Bark
(A festive, crunchy-sweet holiday treat with caramelized nuts & chocolate!)
GF, Dairy-Free Option, & Easy to Customize!
🍫 Ingredients
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1 ½ cups sugar (or coconut sugar for deeper flavor)
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½ cup water
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1 ½ cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, hazelnuts – chopped)
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¼ tsp sea salt
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½ tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp cinnamon for warmth)
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1 ½ cups dark or milk chocolate chips (use dairy-free if needed)
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Optional: Dried cranberries, crushed candy canes, or edible glitter for decor
📝 Instructions
1. Make the Paraline (Caramelized Nuts)
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (grease lightly).
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In a heavy saucepan, mix sugar + water. Cook on medium-high without stirring until it turns golden amber (~10-12 mins).
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Remove from heat, quickly stir in nuts, salt, and vanilla (be careful—it’s hot!).
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Pour onto the sheet, spread thin, and let cool completely (it’ll harden like brittle).
2. Assemble the Bark
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Break the paraline into shards.
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Melt chocolate (microwave or double boiler), then spread half on a new parchment-lined tray.
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Scatter paraline shards over the chocolate, then drizzle the rest of the melted chocolate on top.
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Add holiday toppings (cranberries, peppermint, etc.) and chill 1 hour until set.
3. Crack & Serve!
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Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
🎄 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Naturally GF (no flour needed!)
✔ Gift-worthy—pretty in holiday cookie tins!
✔ Crunchy, sweet, salty perfection.
Variation: Swap nuts for pepitas + sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.
Thoughts? 🎅 Would you add a sprinkle of flaky salt for a gourmet touch?
