Chocolate Anise Bark

Directions

1. 1
   Line a small baking sheet with foil and chill.
2. 2
   Finely grind anise in an electric coffee/spice grinder.
3. 3
   Stir together cherries, apricots, and cashews.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate in a double boiler or a small metal bowl set over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in anise and half of fruit and spoon onto center of baking sheet.
6. 6
   Spread with a rubber spatula into a roughly 10- by 5-inch rectangle and sprinkle with remaining fruit mixture, pressing lightly to help adhere.
7. 7
   Chill until firm, about 30 minutes, then break into pieces.