Today is kind of a big day for me. Today, I’m going on a local TV show to do a cooking segment. I’m really excited and a little nervous, but mainly I’m excited! This Halloween Candy Bark is the recipe that I’ll be sharing on there.
This bark is a fun and easy way to make something festive for Halloween, but it doesn’t require any decorating skills. One of the great things about this recipe is how flexible it is. 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.
Also, 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. Regardless of what toppings you use, this is a great Halloween treat.
Halloween Candy Bark
Ingredients
- 1 lb . semisweet chocolate chips (about 2-2/3 c.)
- 1 ½ c . pretzel pieces
- 1 c . chopped Snickers bars
- 1 c . Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis
- 3 oz . white chocolate almond bark
- 1 c . Reese's Pieces or M&Ms (The M&M White Chocolate Candy Corn flavor has great Halloween colors)
Instructions
- Line a 15x11-inch rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Using a double boiler, melt chocolate chips.
- Spread melted chocolate in the bottom of the prepared cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle pretzels, Snickers, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Minis over the chocolate
- Melt white chocolate almond bark using a double boiler.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the candy and pretzels.
- Sprinkle Reese's Pieces or M&Ms over white chocolate.
- Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or until set.
- Break into irregular pieces, and enjoy!
Ruthanne says
YAAAA! I made your Halloween candy bark for today’s office potluck – and I won a prize! Everyone loved it!
Kate says
Congrats!! That’s awesome!! I’m glad that it was a hit and that you won. =) I love to hear things like this, so thanks for coming back to comment!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Wow hope your tv segment went well!! This bark looks delicious, love the pretzels in it!
Kate says
Thanks so much!!! =) Me too! The salt and the crunch from the pretzels help to break up all of the sweetness.
carolinaheartstrings says
This looks terrific. I cannot wait to make this in my new bar pan. Thanks for sharing.
Kate says
Thanks!! I love trying out my new kitchen wares! I hope you enjoy the Halloween candy bark and your new bar pan! =)
[email protected] in pyjamas says
I keep meaning to make a bark of some kind as It looks so simple and easy to do. This looks brilliant, I love the colours.
Anyonita says
Remember back a few years ago when candy bark was pretty much just seen at Christmas and slathered with candy canes? I HATE peppermint and always wished other people would make bark at other times of the year! This Halloween bark was something I dreamed about! lol It looks so good d & not a candy can in sight! :D Stopping by from Marvelous Mondays! I’d also like to invite you to come link up with me at Tasty Tuesdays; I’m specifically looking for Halloween posts & this recipe would be perfect for our roundup!
[email protected] says
oh wow this looks so yummy!!
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Erin {Delightful E Made} says
Stopping by from Two Cup Tuesday, and had to come take a look at your fabulous candy bark. My son 5 year old son would be so excited to make this for a treat! Great idea!! Have pinned!
Kate says
Thanks for coming by! My kids (ages 1 and 3) helped me make this, and they loved it. I hope your son will, too! =)
Mommy on Demand says
What a great idea! When you get a chance feel free to stop on over and say hi
Kate says
Thanks!! =)
Sami says
This looks so great! We’re having a small Halloween party and I think the Halloween Candy Bark should be on the menu! Pinning! :)
Thanks!
Sami
Kate says
Thanks!! I hope you all enjoy it! =)
Heather @ French Press says
this is the perfect way to use up Halloween Candy
Kate says
It is! We’ve bought for an army of trick-or-treaters the last two years, but we’ve had hardly any kids show up. So, I’ve had to get creative with all of the leftovers, and this is a great way to use some of it up. =)
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
How exciting that you’re doing a cooking segment!
I’ve never made candy bark but you make it look so easy. I adore the Halloween theme used to decorate it. :)
Kate says
Thanks!! It was fun. =) It is really easy! Thanks so much!!