Description
A festive and easy-to-make Christmas bark featuring creamy milk chocolate, crunchy red velvet cookie pieces, and peppermint M&Ms. Perfect for holiday snacking and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Toppings
- 1 7 oz package mint M&Ms
- 8 red velvet sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Prepare Cookies: Place the red velvet sandwich cookies in a ziplock bag and use a heavy pot to break them into small pieces.
- Melt Chocolate: Put the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Butter: Melt the butter or margarine separately. Pour it into the melted chocolate and stir well to combine for a smooth texture.
- Spread Chocolate: Line a cookie sheet with foil. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the foil and use your hands or a spatula to press it out evenly over the surface.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the broken cookie pieces and mint M&Ms over the chocolate. Gently press them down to embed them into the chocolate layer.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to allow the bark to set completely.
- Serve and Store: Once set, break the bark into pieces. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Notes
- Use foil or parchment paper to line the pan for easy removal of the bark.
- You can substitute the milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for different flavors.
- Be sure not to overheat the chocolate to avoid burning it; stir frequently during microwaving.
- Use airtight containers to store the bark and preserve freshness.
- For a festive twist, add crushed candy canes or sprinkles as additional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate 1/24 of sheet)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
