Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our Salted Chocolate Almond Butter Bark – a delightful marriage of rich chocolate, creamy almond butter, and the perfect touch of salt. Whether you’re filling holiday cookie gift boxes or adding it to your weekly dessert rotation, this bark is the sweet and salty star that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Salted chocolate freezer bark sits on a white tray. A small wooden bowl of flaky sea salt sits to the side.

This salted chocolate freezer bark is a favorite of mine. I’ll play with the recipe, but this basic version is always a hit. It takes 10 minutes to whip up and can provide you with months of tasty sweet freezer treats.

Though the creamy-salty-sweet flavor (made possible by the almond butter, sea salt, and dark chocolate) of this salted chocolate freezer bark is my go-to, you can absolutely play around with other flavors. May I suggest a generous sprinkle of your favorite chopped nuts, dehydrated fruit, and even chopped bacon? You really can’t go wrong.

This recipe is really similar to our dark chocolate bark with strawberries and pretzels and chocolate graham cracker bark recipes, so if you love it, it’s worth giving those two a try too! If you’re looking for a recipe that’s slightly more involved but equally as delicious, check out our magic cookie bar recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s easy – this recipe is really, really easy. We’re talking melt the chocolate, spread it out, add the almond butter, sprinkle with salt, and freeze. That’s it!
  • It’s satisfying – for such a simple recipe, this salted chocolate freezer bark is incredibly satisfying.

Chocolate Almond Butter Bark Recipe Ingredients

Just four simple ingredients (including salt!) stand between you and this delicious chocolate almond butter bark. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.

  • Chocolate chips – you’ll need about 10 ounces of chocolate chips for this recipe. They can be as dark as you’d like!
  • Almond butter – we love the creamy almond butter in this recipe, but if you prefer a different kind of nut butter, use that. Any will do!
  • Sea salt – flaky sea salt is best here. This is our favorite flaky sea salt.

A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Recipe Variations and Modifications

  • Add nuts – chopped nuts would make for a delicious addition to this bark. Just sprinkle them on top before popping the tray into the freezer!
  • Add dried cranberries – dried fruit would also be a delicious addition here! As with the nuts, sprinkle the cranberries on top of the bark, then stick the tray into the freezer.
  • Make it nut-free – use Sunbutter instead of a nut butter here to make this bark totally nut-free.

How to Make Chocolate Almond Butter Freezer Bark

Ready to make the easiest recipe ever? Follow along below for the full step-by-step.

Melted chocolate sits in a glass bowl. Peanut butter and other ingredients sit to the side.
Melted chocolate has been spread in an even layer over the entire parchment lined baking tray.

Step 1: Using either a double-boiler or 3-5, 30-second spells in the microwave, slowly melt the chocolate. It’s important that you stir constantly with a rubber spatula and remove from heat as soon as all of the solid pieces are gone. Once melted, stir the vanilla into the chocolate.

Step 2: Pour the melted chocolate in the middle of a large square of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Using your spatula, carefully spread the chocolate out into a 1/4-inch-thick layer.

Peanut butter has been drizzled over the top of the chocolate layer.
Flaky sea salt has been sprinkled over the top of the bark.

Step 3: If your almond butter isn’t already runny or smooth, heat it up just a bit. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of almond butter over the chocolate.

Step 4: Using a fork, make sweeps through the almond butter and chocolate to create the marbled look. Sprinkle with half the sea salt and then transfer the sheet to the freezer to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

The fully hardened bark has been removed from the tray and been broken into pieces which sit on a light brown paper.

Step 5: Remove from the freezer when it’s completely hardened. Using either a knife or your hands, break the bark into pieces. Sprinkle with the remaining sea salt and transfer to a freezer-safe jar for enjoyment months to come!

Recipe Tip

While it may require an additional purchase, we definitely recommend using a flaky sea salt here if you can! This is our very favorite option. It isn’t cheap, but it’ll last for a long time, and there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself sprinkling it as a “finishing salt” on a lot of your home cooked meals!

How to Store

Store leftover salted chocolate bark in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Salted chocolate freezer bark sits on a white tray. A small wooden bowl of flaky sea salt sits to the side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is dark chocolate bark gluten-free?

This recipe is definitely gluten-free (as are all of the recipes on our website!).

What if the chocolate seizes and gets grainy?

Your chocolate may get grainy if it’s overheated. Be sure to pull it off the heat as soon as it’s fully melted, and be sure to stir throughout the melting process.

If you tried this Chocolate Almond Butter Bark or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below!

Salted Chocolate Almond Butter Bark

5 — Votes 2 votes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 – 15 servings
This salted chocolate freezer bark is smooth, creamy, balanced with the perfect hint of salt, plus it is easy to put together and totally customizable to your tastes!

Ingredients  

  • 9 – 10 ounces dairy-free chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter, may sub sunbutter for a nut-free option
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided

Instructions 

  • Using either a double-boiler or 3-5, 30-second spells in the microwave, slowly melt the chocolate. It’s important that you stir constantly with a rubber spatula and remove from heat as soon as all of the solid pieces are gone.
  • Pour the vanilla extract into the melted chocolate. Be sure to stir until it’s completely incorporated.
  • Pour the melted chocolate in the middle of a large square of unbleached parchment paper on a baking sheet. Using your spatula, carefully spread the chocolate out into a ¼-inch-thick layer.
  • If your almond butter isn’t already runny or smooth, heat it up just a bit. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of almond butter over the chocolate. Using a dinner fork, make sweeps through the almond butter and chocolate to create the marbled look.
  • Sprinkle with half the sea salt and then transfer the sheet to the freezer to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Remove from the freezer when it’s completely hardened. Using either a knife or your hands, break the bark into pieces. Sprinkle with the remaining sea salt and transfer to a freezer-safe jar for enjoyment months to come!

Recipe Notes

  • Add nuts – chopped nuts would make for a delicious addition to this bark. Just sprinkle them on top before popping the tray into the freezer!
  • Add dried cranberries – dried fruit would also be a delicious addition here! As with the nuts, sprinkle the cranberries on top of the bark, then stick the tray into the freezer.
  • Make it nut-free – use Sunbutter instead of a nut butter here to make this bark totally nut-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 0.03IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 – 15 servings
Calories: 124
Keyword: chocolate bark, freezer bark, salted chocolate bark

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