The holidays are just around the corner and we are excited to share one of our favorite recipes that can be made quickly and easily.
It’s perfect for company, and ideal for little hands to help you sprinkle the M&M’s and sprinkles. A fun way to get the whole family involved. And with only five ingredients this Christmas Bark is cost-effective and easy.
Make a batch in advance and store in an airtight container – great for prepping food for a Christmas Party. Don’t forget a batch of Chocolate Chip Shortbread to enjoy alongside.
5 Ingredient Christmas Bark
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Easy Five Ingredient Christmas Bark
Supplies:
Cookie Sheet
Glass measuring Cup
Knife/Spatula
Ingredients:
Holiday M&M’s
1/2 bag of Wilton Candy Melts White
1/2 bag of Wilton Candy Melts Green
1/3 bag of Wilton Candy Melts Red
Christmas Sprinkles
Directions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place bag of wilton candy melts in a microwave-safe dish (I used a Pyrex measuring cup) and heat on 50% power for 1.5 mins, stir, then microwave at 50% power for 1 min or until fully melted and smooth upon stirring. Pour melted chocolate onto a cookie sheet and spread out with an offset spatula until evenly distributed. (Note: your bark can be as thick or thin as you would like just depends on how thin you spread the chocolate).
Swirl with a knife until all colors are mixed through. The knife allows for swirling of colors but not mixing of the colors so each color stays it’s original shade.
Sprinkle with M&Ms.
Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
Place in the fridge to set (approximately 30 minutes)
Once hardened break into bite-sized pieces.
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- 3/4 cup Holiday M&M's
- 1/2 bag Wilton Candy Melts White
- 1/2 bag Wilton Candy Melts Green
- 1/3 bag Wilton Candy Melts Red
- 1 tbsp Christmas Sprinkles
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place bag of wilton candy melts in a microwave safe dish (I used a Pyrex measuring cup) and heat on 50% power for 1.5 mins, stir, then microwave at 50% power for 1 min or until fully melted and smooth upon stirring. Pour melted chocolate onto cookie sheet and spread out with an offset spatula until evenly distributed. (Note: your bark can be as thick or thin as you would like just depends on how thin you spread the chocolate).
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Swirl with a knife until all colours are mixed through. The knife allows for swirling of colours but not mixing of the colours so each colour stays it's original shade.
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Sprinkle with M&Ms.
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Sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
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Place in fridge to set (approximately 30 minutes)
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Once hardened break into bite sized pieces.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Check out our other favorite Christmas recipes like 101 Christmas Cookies, Sweet and Salty Squares, and Chocolate Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream.
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Debbie White Beattie says
Not only does this Christmas bark look pretty but I bet it tastes devine.
HEIDI C. says
I love making a selection of bark at Christmas time. It makes a great gift to give out a selection to family and friends.
LILLIAN BROWN says
Nice colours for Christmas and sounds delicious
Jenn says
I love these! I usually make only peppermint bark during the holidays but I might have to try this recipe – these look so pretty and festive!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
These are beautiful, love the swirling colours and I’ll bet they taste super too.
Linda Bragg says
This is a great recipe and I would love to make this for Christmas….. only I am a bit late..so …saving it for later….it would be really good any time of year.. :)
shirley oflynn says
Very festive colors and looks delicious too. I will have to try this recipe.
Maria Thomas says
These cookies are so cute and taste so good!! I wanted to add a new cookie to my goodie plates I gift at Christmas and this one wins!
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Jared James says
These are beautiful colorful bars, though the Christmas day passed, I would definitely try as the invitation and party continues :)