Description
This Festive M&M’s Christmas Bark is a delightful holiday treat featuring luscious layers of dark and white chocolate, adorned with colorful Christmas-themed M&M’s, sprinkles, and nonpareils. Perfect for gifting or enjoying at holiday parties, this easy no-bake recipe combines rich chocolate flavors with festive crunch for a cheerful, sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layers
- 1 10 oz bag Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers (Ghirardelli recommended)
- 1 10 oz bag White Chocolate Melting Wafers (Ghirardelli recommended)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Christmas Colored M&M’s
- Christmas Colored Sprinkles and Nonpareils (quantity as desired for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square cake pan with parchment paper, ensuring enough overhang to lift the bark out easily once set.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate wafers according to package instructions, usually by microwaving in short intervals or using a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Form Dark Chocolate Base: Pour the melted dark chocolate evenly into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it out uniformly.
- Set Dark Chocolate: Allow the dark chocolate to set at room temperature until it just starts to lose its shine and begins to firm, indicating it is partially set but still slightly tacky.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the dark chocolate sets, melt the white chocolate wafers according to package directions, stirring until completely smooth.
- Add White Chocolate Layer: Carefully pour the melted white chocolate over the partially set dark chocolate layer. Use a spoon or an offset spatula to gently smooth the white chocolate, avoiding mixing into the dark chocolate.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the Christmas colored M&M’s, along with sprinkles and nonpareils, evenly over the white chocolate layer to create a festive look.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan until the chocolate bark is firm and fully set, about 30-45 minutes.
- Cut and Serve: Once firm, lift the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into preferred pieces for serving or gift packaging.
Notes
- Use high-quality melting wafers for smooth texture and easy melting.
- Be careful when pouring the white chocolate layer to avoid mixing with the dark chocolate for a marbled effect.
- Store the bark in an airtight container, refrigerated or at cool room temperature to prevent melting.
- This bark can be customized with different candies or nuts for variation.
- Allow the bark to come to room temperature slightly before eating for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/16 of bark)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
