If you have not visited a Trader Joe’s grocery store, then you may not be familiar with their ‘Cowboy Bark’.
I have no idea why it’s named that, but I can tell you that it’s pretty darn awesome. It has that sweet and salty combo that I loooovveee. Luv. Lurve. Just imagine (or read on the above package) – dark chocolate, loaded with toffee, pretzels, chocolate sandwich cookies, peanuts, almonds and a little salt. Holla. (Anyone else watching Big Brother?!)
This is SO easy to make at home, and as you can see, the girls and I loaded our chocolate down with toppings. That’s the great thing about making this at home, you can be as generous with the toppings as you like. You can also substitute ingredients to whatever you like best or have on hand.
The only difference is that I used Oreo’s instead of Joe’s O’s and I used Heath Bar pieces instead of just plain toffee pieces, because, seriously…can you have too much chocolate?
Copycat Trader Joe’s Cowboy Bark
1 lb. dark chocolate (I used , it’s not bitter at all!)
10 chocolate sandwich cookies, roughly chopped
1/2 cup pretzel pieces
1/2 cup Heath toffee bits
1/2 cup chopped peanuts and almonds
sea salt, for sprinkling – too taste
*measurements are approximates – you may want more or less, and there was an awful lot of ‘sampling’ going on while my girls helped me make this!
- Have your cookies, pretzels, toffee, and nuts chopped and ready for placement on the bark
- Line a baking dish, plastic container or cookie sheet with parchment paper or plastic wrap
*I used a plastic container that was a little too small and my bark came out a bit thicker than I wanted. I would recommend a cookie sheet, then you can spread it out to your desired thickness
- Melt chocolate per instructions on bag/bar/etc.
- Pour melted chocolate on parchment paper and spread to desired thickness.
- While chocolate is hot, quickly add cookie and pretzel pieces. Then sprinkle on toffee, peanuts and a little sea salt.
- Allow chocolate to set. (I placed mine in the fridge for a few minutes)
- Break into pieces and enjoy your copycat creation!
Chocoley sent me a sampling of their products to try. No compensation was received for posting.
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This looks delicious! I would love for you share it on my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up ! Everything gets pinned and I would love to have you!
Pinned from the Tasty Tuesdays link party, to my Treats for the Tots pinterest board. Diane @ Mrs U Makes.
Oh my! My husband is going to LOVE you. He just found the CB at TJ's and can't stay away from it..lol
I'm afraid it's a little addictive! I almost wish I didn't know it existed! Almost. 🙂
Yum, this looks decadent and delicious. Lovely recipe. I would be honored if you would stop by at Foodie Fridays (going on now) and share your fabulous recipe. Hope to see you there and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Shari
That. Looks. Amazing!!!! I could seriously devour that entire batch in minutes!!! All my favorites in one great treat!
Hi Kim,
We would just love this Cowboy Bark, it looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles today and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest, Tweeted, and Recommended on G+. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!