Holiday Chocolate Bark

Are you looking for a kid-friendly, edible craft, or a simple treat to share during the holidays? Holiday Chocolate Bark is a festive and colorful treat made from layers of melted chocolate topped with a variety of fun, seasonal toppings.

Furthermore, the base is usually a smooth sheet of chocolate, which can be dark, milk, white, or a combination. Once melted, the chocolate is spread onto a baking sheet and quickly sprinkled with a variety of holiday-themed toppings before it hardens. Finally, this versatile treat is delicious for enjoying and sharing during the most wonderful times of the year!

Holiday Chocolate Bark Ingredients

The toppings below are recommended toppings, but can also be swapped for your favorites. I’ve broken the ingredients up to adult and kid-friendly, but of course you can mix and match however you prefer.

Adult-Friendly

• High-Quality Chocolate
• Raw Nuts or Seeds
• Dried Fruit

Kid-Friendly

• High-Quality Chocolate
  • Note: Aldi has excellent varieties of high-quality chocolate.
• Mini Candies (M&Ms, Chocolate Chips, Candy-Coated Sunflower Seeds, Peanut or Sunbutter Cups)
• Holiday-Themed Sprinkles
• Pretzels or Chips

Melting the Chocolate

Melting the chocolate can be done in one of two ways. The best way I’ve found is by creating a double-boiler on your stove. However, if you don’t have the time or patience to do this, you can definitely melt the chocolate in the microwave. I’ve included directions for both ways, below.

Double-Boiler Method

1. First, fill a pot with 1 cup of water and place it over medium-heat. Bring it to a simmer.
2. Next, place a heat-safe bowl, such as a glass bowl, on top of the pot of water.
3. Then, add the high-quality chocolate into the bowl.
   • Note: Add 1 tbsp. of Coconut Oil (optional); this helps create a glossy color.
4. Next, using a silicone spatula, stir the chocolate until it has melted.
5. Finally, turn the stove off, remove the bowl of melted chocolate, and proceed with crafting the Holiday Chocolate Bark.

Microwave Method

1. First, place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl, such as a glass bowl.
2. Next, place the bowl into the microwave.
3. Then, microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir with a silicone spatula.
4. Next, repeat step 3 until the chocolate has fully melted.
   • Note: It is best to work in time increments of 30 seconds, to ensure the chocolate does not burn.
5. Finally, once the chocolate has melted, carefully remove it from the microwave, and proceed with the crafting of the Holiday Chocolate Bark.

Crafting the Holiday Chocolate Bark

1. First, prepare a baking sheet with a silicone pad or parchment paper.
   • Note: If using parchment paper, spray the top with avocado or coconut oil to prevent sticking.
2. Next, carefully pour the melted chocolate out of the bowl and onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. Then, using a silicone spatula, gently spread the chocolate into an even layer.
4. Next, sprinkle the toppings of your choice (nuts, candy, dried fruit, sprinkles, pretzels, etc). Lightly press the toppings into the chocolate by using a spatula or your hands.
5. Finally, let the Holiday Chocolate Bark set at room temperature for 2-4 hours, or in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.

Serving and Storing the Holiday Chocolate Bark

Once the Holiday Chocolate Bark has completely hardened, break it up, using your hands, into about 20-25 pieces. Enjoy it, immediately, or store it in an airtight container for up to 1 week, on the counter.

To gift the Holiday Chocolate Bark, place it into holiday-themed gift bags or mason jars. Then, tie the bag or jar with a cute bow or ribbon. Finally, share it with family and friends, so they can enjoy it, too!

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Holiday Chocolate Bark

Yield: 1 9X9 Pan

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Are you looking for a kid-friendly, edible craft, or a simple treat to share during the holidays? Holiday Chocolate Bark is a festive and colorful treat made from layers of melted chocolate topped with a variety of fun, seasonal toppings.

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Ingredients

Adult-Friendly Chocolate Bark

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• 12 oz. High-Quality Chocolate (I'd recommend Baker's Bars or Morsels - Bittersweet, Dark, Milk, or White)
• 3/4 c. Raw Nuts or Seeds (Pistachios, Almonds, Pecans, Pepitas, or Hemp)
• 1/4 c. Dried Fruit (Apricots, Cherries, Cranberries, Blueberries, or Candied Ginger)

Kid-Friendly Chocolate Bark

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• 12 oz. High-Quality Chocolate (I'd recommend Baker's Bars or Morsels - Bittersweet, Dark, Milk, or White)
• 1/4 c. Mini Candies (M&Ms, Chocolate Chips, Candy-Coated Sunflower Seeds, Peanut or Sunbutter Cups)
• 1/4 c. Holiday-Themed Sprinkles
• 1/2 c. Pretzels or Chips, Crushed (something salty adds a good balance)

Instructions

Melting the Chocolate

Double Boiler Method

1. First, place a pot with 1 cup of water over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer.
2. Next, place a heat-safe bowl, such as a glass bowl, on top of the pot of water.
3. Then, add the high-quality chocolate to the bowl. (Note: Add 1 tbsp. of Coconut Oil (optional); this helps create a glossy color).
4. Next, stir the chocolate with a silicone spatula chocolate until it has melted.
5. Finally, turn the stove off, remove the bowl of melted chocolate, and proceed with crafting the Holiday Chocolate Bark.

Microwave Method

1. First, place the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl, such as a glass bowl.
2. Next, place the bowl into the microwave.
3. Then, microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds. Stir with a silicone spatula.
4. Next, repeat step 3 until the chocolate has fully melted. (Note: It is best to work in time increments of 30 seconds, to ensure the chocolate does not burn).
5. Finally, once the chocolate has melted, carefully remove it from the microwave, and proceed with the crafting of the Holiday Chocolate Bark.

Crafting the Holiday Chocolate Bark

1. First, prepare a baking sheet with a silicone pad or parchment paper. (Note: If using parchment paper, spray the top with avocado or coconut oil to prevent sticking).
2. Next, carefully pour the melted chocolate out of the bowl and onto the prepared baking sheet.
3. Then, using a silicone spatula, gently spread the chocolate into an even layer.
4. Next, sprinkle the toppings of your choice (nuts, candy, dried fruit, sprinkles, pretzels, etc). Lightly press the toppings into the chocolate by using a spatula or your hands.
5. Finally, let the Holiday Chocolate Bark set at room temperature for 2-4 hours, or in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.

Serving the Holiday Chocolate Bark

Once the Holiday Chocolate Bark has completely hardened, break it up, using your hands, into about 20-25 pieces. Enjoy it, immediately, or store it in an airtight container for up to 1 week, on the counter.

Notes

Gifting and Storing the Holiday Chocolate Bark

To gift the Holiday Chocolate Bark, place it into holiday-themed gift bags or mason jars. Then, tie the bag or jar with a cute bow or ribbon. Finally, share it with family and friends, so they can enjoy it, too!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g