“This close to Halloween, I thought I’d share this treat with a bite!!  Great for Halloween Spooks, just tell them first, ’specially if they’re children!! 

This is a chocolate bar I make that is NOT FOR YOUR DOG OR PET, I just call it Dog Bark because it has that slight hot bite to it.  Friendly bite, of course.  Shall we say, nibble?”

If you like Hershey’s Almond Bars, try this with a softer nut, like walnuts or pecans, walnuts are my favorite.

Since the holidays are around the corner, here’s some easy homemade candy to bark about!!

In a double boiler, melt sweet chocolate squares (almond bark) slowly.  For 8 squares, use tsp vanilla and stir it in once the chocolate is melted.  Here’s the Kick – add 1/2 tsp cayenne – or more if you dare! – and a pinch of red pepper flakes, stir in chopped walnuts and pour out on waxed paper to cool.  Spread to a consistency that you like, and let harden.

Break apart and store in an airtight jar.  Can you say woof? 

Variations:  Experiment with orange flavoring instead of vanilla, almond flavoring, etc.  You can also melt white chocolate or vanilla almond bark.  The skies the limit!!  Add the cayenne tho’ and this makes great gifts in a pretty jar or cellophane bags for the holidays.   It’s an inexpensive and homemade way to say “I care!”  Just be sure and tell them about the pepper!  (It’s really not that hot if you’re careful with the measuring.)

-Buddy’s Mom (Buddy said to remind you, “No matter how much your dog begs, do not give him chocolate.”