Chocolate and Chili Spiced Halloween Bark

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Dark chocolate bark infused with chili powder and studded with roasted pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, perfect for a festive Halloween treat. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs dark chocolate (70% cocoa), pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Chop 8 oz dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Stir 1/2 tsp chili powder into the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Pour the spiced chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a roughly 9x6-inch rectangle.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds and 1/4 cup dried cranberries evenly over the melted chocolate while still warm.
  5. Step 5: Lightly sprinkle 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes on top for a touch of contrast.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the bark for at least 1 hour until completely set and firm.
  7. Step 7: Break into irregular pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.

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