Birthday Bark

Ingredients:

• 1 bag (12 oz.) white chocolate chips • ¾ C. (6 oz.) Jelly Belly jelly beans, in party colors or assorted fruit flavors

Instructions:

1. Pour white chocolate chips in a 2-cup glass measuring cup and microwave 2 to 4 minutes until barely melted, being careful not to overcook (chips may not look melted; stir before microwaving again). Or, melt chocolate on top of a double boiler. Stir to be sure all the chips are completely melted. 2. On wax paper, pour out chocolate into a 2-inch puddle, spreading to about ¼ inch thickness. 3. While still hot, sprinkle about 15 Jelly Belly jelly beans on each, and press beans lightly into the chocolate. Allow to cool completely. Makes 8 pieces, about 16 to 20 servings.

Variations:

Chocolate & Cherry Bark: Use milk chocolate chips and Very Cherry flavor of Jelly Belly jelly beans.

Peanut Butter Bark: Use peanut butter chips and Grape Jelly, Top Banana or Blueberry flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans. Or, try a combination of fruit flavors of jelly beans.