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    Home » Recipes

    Chocolate Bark Candy Recipes: Easy to Make, Perfect for Gifts

    by Patti Estep · Jan 9, 2023

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    Chocolate bark candy recipes are fun to create, and make the perfect thank you or small tasty gift for your family and friends.

    Chocolate bark candy ideas for gifts.

    If you're looking for a quick and tasty treat to make this holiday season, chocolate bark candy is a sure winner. You can make it with ease in a matter of a few hours, most of that time it's hardening in the refrigerator.

    Chocolate bark with almonds and dried cranberries.

    I don't know anyone who doesn't like chocolate. Still, with the variety of chips on the market you can certainly steer clear of chocolate and still make this yummy treat.

    Chocolate bark with pretzels, pecans, and caramel.

    Basically all you do is choose a your chip flavor, toppings and go to town.

    Chocolate Bark Candy

    Chocolate bark candy with pretzels and pecans stacked.

    This one is a milk chocolate, pretzel, pecan and caramel bark. 

    Chocolate bark candy with almond and dried cranberries.

    Here I made one with semi-sweet chips (dark chocolate would be good too) sliced almonds and dried cranberries.

    You can bag them up in food safe cellophane bags or some fun holiday tins. Take them to the next party you go to as a hostess gift, give them out as favors at your own party, or add them to a present for everyone on your list.

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    Chocolate bark with almond and dried cranberries.

    Chocolate Bark Candy

    The perfect gift to give to your foodie friends this chocolate bark candy is easy to create and can be adapted to your favorite mix-ins.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 318 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 oz chocolate chips dark, semi sweet, milk etc..
    • 2 cups toppings nuts, dried fruit, pretzels
    • 1/4 cup drizzle caramel, more chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • Melt chocolate chips in a glass measuring cup over a pot of simmering water.
    • Spread the melted chocolate on a parchment or waxed paper covered cookie sheet. Start by dishing it down the middle and then spreading it outwards.
    • Sprinkle on your nuts, dried fruit etc.
    • Use another piece of parchment or waxed paper to place over top and press the topping gently.
    • Drizzle caramel, or more chocolate on top.
    • Place in the refrigerator for 2+ hours.
    • Remove from the refrigerator remove parchement
    • Break into small pieces. Place in cellophane bags or plastic containers.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 129mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23g

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Denise

      January 25, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love chocolate so this is right up my alley! Love the pretzels too!

      Reply
    2. Carole

      December 15, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Making candy bark is so fun and I these combinations sound super tasty. It's just pretty and looks wonderful in clear bags. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 16, 2017 at 7:46 am

        Thanks Carole. It's a quick easy and fun gift to give to others. The only problem is trying to stay away from eating too much of it while you're making it. Tis the season.

        Reply
    3. jemma

      December 15, 2017 at 8:26 am

      Beautiful and I am also certain tasty!
      Jemma

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        December 15, 2017 at 8:38 am

        Thanks Jemma!
        Merry Christmas! ♥

        Reply
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