CHRISTMAS BARK

Christmas Bark is a delightful and festive dessert that not only tastes incredible, but looks pretty too! This bark recipe comes together quickly, only requires 5 ingredients and the prep time is less than 10 minutes.

This chocolate peppermint bark is a perfect idea for treat exchanges during the holiday season, share with family and friends to spread Christmas joy! I love this no bake Christmas treat, it is so simple to make and it looks so festive on a plate of goodies.

What is Christmas Bark?

You may have heard the term chocolate bark before, it is typically a sheet of chocolate that is covered in dried fruit, candy or nuts. Then it is broken up into non-uniform pieces, resembling the ragged bark broken off from a tree. Luckily, this bark is much tastier than its namesake! This recipe for chocolate bark is specifically for the Christmas season, we use red and green candy melts to create this sensational treat. Give it a try and see just how easy and tasty this dessert is!

WHY YOU’LL ENJOY THIS CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS BARK

We have narrowed down our top three reasons why we think this incredibly delicious recipe will be loved in your house.

• Simple ingredients. You do not need much to make this recipe. In fact, you only need 5 ingredients to make this holiday treat.
• They tastes amazing. This sweet and delicious chocolate bark has great flavor and is a chocolate lovers dream come true.
• Festive and versatile. Make this dessert for your next holiday event or to gift to friends and neighbors. The bark is so colorful and cheery, everyone will enjoy it. You can also mix up the toppings if you’d like, sprinkle with candy, nuts or dried fruit. Have fun with it and feel free to experiment with different toppings.

Christmas Bark Ingredients

Chocolate chips: For the base of the chocolate bark, use two 12 oz bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Candy melts: Use 1 cup of each red and green candy melts for the festive colorful layers.

Andes baking chips: To add amazing flavor, add in ½ cup of Andes creme de menthe baking chips.

M&M’s: Use ¾ cups of seasonal holiday M&M’s to add more tasty chocolate and festive flare to this Christmas bark.

How to make easy Chocolate Christmas Bark

Prep

Start by lining two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

Melt chocolates

Then, in a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for about 1 minute, or until they are almost melted. Remove them from the microwave and stir until the mixture is completely smooth.

Next, place the red and green candy melts in separate bowls and microwave them for about 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between each interval until they are completely smooth and melted.

Assemble

Now, divide the melted chocolate chips between the two pans and spread the chocolate into a rectangle on each pan. After that, swirl the red and green melted candy on top of the melted chocolate chip layer. I only showed pics of one pan, but make sure you make 2 pans or your bark will be way too thick. I used a knife to swirl the red and green candy melts to make a marbled effect, just make sure you do this quickly because the candy will start to harden fairly fast.

While the bark is still wet, proceed to sprinkle the top with the Andes baking chips and M&Ms. Press the candies gently into the chocolate and then place the pans in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to set.

When the chocolate has completely cooled, cut or break the candy into pieces.

Serve and enjoy!

HOW DO I STORE HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE BARK?

You can store this chocolate treat for about 1 week at room temperature (maybe longer, but it never lasts that long at my house).These bark pieces taste great chilled too, so you can store them in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 weeks in an airtight container.

IS HOLIDAY CHOCOLATE BARK GLUTEN FREE?

The short answer is yes. But be aware that there are so many varieties of chocolate chips available and it is impossible to cover each one. However, most chocolate chips are gluten-free because chocolate, in and of itself, does not contain any gluten.

How do I package Christmas Bark to give as a gift?

I recommend packaging it in clear holiday cellophane bags so that everyone can see the pretty treats inside. It’s a pretty classic treat, so it’s also fun when people recognize what it is and get excited! The bags come with silver or gold twist ties that allow you to close the bags well, so the treat stays fresh.

Love this holiday recipe? Give more amazing treats a try here!

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Christmas Bark is a sensational festive dessert that tastes amazing and looks pretty too! This bark recipe comes together fast, only has 5 ingredients and the prep time is less than 10 minutes.