Halloween Candy Bark

What is Candy Bark?

Bark or candy bark is a thin layer of chocolate with other candy, fruit, or nuts on top of it.

How To Make Halloween Candy Bark

Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Spread the melted chocolate chips in the prepared baking pan. You can use either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to line the pan. If you don’t line the pan, it can be difficult to get the bark out.

Sprinkle pretzel pieces and add chocolate candies. I have used chopped Snickers bars, Reese’s peanut butter cups, ghosts, or pumpkins, and Hershey’s tombstone mini chocolate bars.

Melt the white chocolate almond bark in the microwave or in a double boiler. Drizzle the white chocolate over the candy.

Sprinkle the Reese’s pieces or M&Ms over the top. I gently press the M&Ms in to secure them.

Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or until set. At this point, you can leave it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Break into irregular pieces to serve.

Tips For Making Halloween Candy Bark

One of the great things about this recipe is how flexible it is.

• I use semisweet chocolate chips for the base, but you could use bittersweet if you would like more of a dark chocolate flavor to the bark.
• You can use pretty much any combination of chocolaty candies that you’d like to use. I went with a peanut/peanut butter theme, but, really, whatever works.
• Look for Halloween-themed candies like Hershey’s tombstone chocolate bars and Reese’s pumpkins and ghosts to add Halloween fun to the bark.
• Don’t be afraid of the pretzels. They add a nice crunch, and the little bit of salt helps to break up all of the sweetness.
• You could also use peanuts or any other chopped nut if you prefer.