Description
This Festive M&M’s Christmas Bark is a delightful layered chocolate treat perfect for the holiday season. Featuring rich dark chocolate topped with smooth white chocolate and adorned with colorful Christmas M&M’s and festive sprinkles, this no-bake recipe is both easy to make and visually appealing — ideal for gifting or sharing with friends and family.
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
- Nonpareils
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square cake pan with parchment paper, ensuring the edges hang over for easy removal.
- Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate wafers according to the package directions, typically using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Pour Dark Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate into the parchment-lined pan and use a spatula to smooth it evenly across the surface.
- Set Dark Chocolate: Allow the dark chocolate layer to set at room temperature until it loses its shine and begins to firm up but is not completely hard.
- Melt White Chocolate: While the dark chocolate is setting, melt the white chocolate wafers using the same method as the dark chocolate.
- Add White Chocolate Layer: Evenly pour the melted white chocolate over the partially set dark chocolate. Use a spoon or offset spatula to gently smooth the white chocolate without disturbing the dark chocolate layer underneath.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the Christmas colored M&M’s, sprinkles, and nonpareils over the white chocolate layer evenly for a festive look.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the pan until the bark is completely firm, approximately 1 hour.
- Cut and Serve: Remove the bark from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into desired sizes for serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality melting wafers for best texture and flavor.
- Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning; stir frequently.
- Let the dark chocolate layer set to a matte finish before adding the white layer for distinct layering.
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Customize toppings with nuts, dried fruit, or different themed candies if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1.5 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
