White Chocolate Christmas Bark is an easy recipe for a fun holiday treat. This recipe is made with white chocolate, red and green candy melts, candy, and festive sprinkles. It’s a great recipe to make with kids or give as gifts.
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It all started with Easter Bark. Then, came Halloween Bark. And now, my fiancé and kids are obsessing over this White Chocolate Christmas Bark.
Holidays are going to be a little different this year, so making homemade treats is a fun way to spend some time. You can package this bark up and drop in the mailbox or on the doorstep of friends and family, or keep it all to yourself. I won’t tell.
Why This Recipe Works
This is actually a really quick and easy Christmas candy recipe to make. The hardest part is getting the chocolate and candy melts all melted at the same time, but I give you plenty of tips on how to do just that.
It’s a really fun recipe to make. Kids can easily help with the decorations too.
You can use any combination of candy and sprinkles that you like, but I do share exactly what I used for this recipe below.
You can make this recipe for yourself, your kids, or for a Christmas party. It also makes a great gift that you can easily package it in Christmas themed boxes or gift bags.
How To Make Christmas Bark
Ingredients
- White chocolate chips
- Candy melts (I use red and green. You can often find these in craft stores or larger stores like Walmart and Target.)
- Christmas Sprinkles (Use any that you like. I found the sprinkles in the photo at Home Goods.)
- M&M Christmas candy
- Silpat Mat or parchment paper
- While I use heat proof bowls over a pots of boiling water, you can also use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
- Toothpicks for swirling
The entire recipe and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
It’s best to have everything that you need out and ready to go. Once the melted chocolate is spread out, you’ll need to move somewhat fast to get everything else onto it before it starts to set.
Create!
Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat Mat or parchment paper.
There are several ways that you can go about melting the chocolate and candy melts.
Use two pots of boiling water (one large and one small) and 3-4 bowls (depending on how many colors you are using) so that you can melt the white chocolate over the one larger pot and the candy melts over the smaller pot. You could also use one pot or a double boiler.
Chef’s Tip: the candy melts won’t set up nearly as quickly as the white chocolate so I recommend melting them first.
Pour the white chocolate chips into a large heat-proof bowl or the top of a double boiler. Then, pour a couple of tablespoons of the candy melts into smaller, separate heat proof bowls.
Bring two pots of water to a boil. Set the white chocolate bowl over the large pot making sure that the bowl is not touching the water. Heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Meanwhile, place each bowl of candy melts over the smaller pot, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
Chef’s Tip: you can also melt the candy melts in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds on 50% power, then stir and continue heating and stirring 15 seconds at a time until melted and smooth.
Using a silicone spatula or offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate onto the Silpat or parchment paper lined baking sheet about 1/4-inch thick.
Drop spoonfuls of the melted candy melts over the top of the chocolate.
Use toothpicks to gently swirl the drops of candy melts into the white chocolate.
Sprinkle on the candy and sprinkles.
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. You can also allow it to set at room temperature for about 2 hours.
Present!
Use a knife to cut the bark into approximately 16 pieces, or smaller pieces, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Candy melts won’t set up as quickly as the white chocolate so it is recommend to melt those first, if using just one pot.
- If you’re using bowls over pots of boiling water to melt the chocolate and candy melts, make sure that the bowls don’t touch the boiling water in the pot. You want the bowls to sit just above the water.
- Store leftover white chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature (below 70°F). It will keep for 2-3 weeks. You can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, if necessary.
FAQ’S
Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate?
White chocolate is actually not really chocolate. It’s primarily made from sugar, cocoa butter, and milk solids. It’s very sweet and often has vanilla flavor added to it.
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White Chocolate Christmas Bark
Ingredients
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips (or bars)
- 3 ounces green candy melts
- 3 ounces red candy melts
- 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles (or as much or little as you like)
- 2 tablespoons Christmas M&M's (or as much or little of any candy as you like)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
- Pour the white chocolate chips into a large heat-proof bowl or the top of a double boiler. Pour the candy melts into smaller heat-proof bowls.
- Bring two pots of water to a boil - one large and one small.
- Place each bowl of the candy melts over the smaller pot, ensuring that the bowl does not touch the water. Melt, stirring often, until smooth. Set aside and repeat with the remaining bowls of candy melts. See notes below for how to melt the candy melts in the microwave.
- Set the larger bowl of white chocolate chips over the larger pot, ensuring the bowl is just over the water and not touching it. Heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- Using a silicone spatula or offset spatula, spread the melted white chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, about 1/4-inch thick.
- Drop spoonfuls of the candy melts all over the top of the white chocolate.
- Use toothpicks to gently swirl the colors together.
- Sprinkle on the Christmas candy and sprinkles.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or allow to set at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Use a knife to cut the bark into approximately 16 pieces.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Candy melts won’t set up as quickly as the white chocolate so it is recommend to melt those first, if using just one pot.
- You can also melt the candy melts in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds on 50% power, then stir and continue heating and stirring 15 seconds at a time until melted and smooth.
- If you’re using bowls over pots of boiling water to melt the chocolate and candy melts, make sure that the bowls don’t touch the boiling water in the pot. You want the bowls to sit just above the water.
- Store leftover white chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature (below 70°F). It will keep for 2-3 weeks. You can also store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, if necessary.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
These are one of my favorite to pack for my friends and neighbors during holidays! Such an easy and fool proof recipe.
Jamie says
This is such a cute and mesmerizing treat! It looks incredibly delicious and yummy! A perfect treat for this Holiday season! Totally love it!
Amy Liu Dong says
Such a beautiful and delicious Christmas treat to make.
This is also perfect for gifting!
Ann says
This is always a fan favorite at Christmas! Your presentation is so pretty, too! Love the sprinkles added to it! Thanks for the recipe share!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
That looks gorgeous but I’m not ready to think about Christmas yet. Pinning this for later.
Jenn says
This isn’t just the prettiest holiday snack, it’s also delish! The kids always get involved – helping me make this is going to be a new holiday tradition!
Sarah Baumeister says
So pretty!! I love the swirls. Going to be absolutely perfect for my Christmas cookie tins.
sue says
We made this last holiday season and it was such a hit with everybody, thanks for a great recipe, it’s a keeper!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
Love how easy this recipe is. It’s perfect for our family!