Easy, No-Bake Chocolate Bark is the perfect foodie gift for any level of baker to create. Here are 3 easy variations to get you started. No baking required!
I think we can all agree that, no matter the reason to celebrate, a homemade gift trumps a store bought one any day. And what better homemade gift is there than one from the kitchen?
That said, not everyone is comfortable baking and cooking – never mind actually GIVING what they make as a present for a loved one. That is why I am a huge, huge fan of homemade chocolate bark!
Even though I love to bake, I often give these chocolate bars as a gift – as there is much to love about this treat:
- It’s quick and easy – as little as 2 ingredients, no-bake, and ready in under an hour!
- It’s simple – if you can stir, pour, and sprinkle, you are winning!
- It’s accommodating – by tweaking the chocolate and the mix-ins, you can create bark that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and even vegan! This is the perfect solution when gifting to those with food allergies and dietary sensitivities.
- It’s customizable – the sky’s the limit, folks! Use whatever chocolate (or candy melts) you have on-hand, and any mix-ins you can think of. This is a great way to treat someone to their favorite flavors, and create a gift that is truly personal.
I’m sharing three of my favorite No-Bake Chocolate Bark variations; the rest is up to you and your imagination! Once you see how easy these bars are to make, you’ll be turning them out for every holiday and occasion you can think of – Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter – you name it!
1. Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces milk chocolate chips
- ¼ cup smooth peanut butter
- 12 mini pretzel twists
- Cut four pieces of parchment paper, 8 ½ “ x 5”. Spray four mini loaf pans (approximately 6” x 3 ½”) with non-stick cooking spray and line the bottoms and long sides with the parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. Rap the pans several times on the counter to level the mixture.
- Melt the milk chocolate and peanut butter, stirring till smooth. Drop spoonfuls atop the semi-sweet layer and, using a toothpick, swirl the mixture to create a marbleized pattern. Rap the pans several times on the counter to level the mixture. Immediately place three pretzels atop each bar.
- Freeze until hardened (about an hour); wrap with cellophane, parchment, or waxed paper.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.
2. Springtime Confetti Bark
- 16 ounces “colorburst” candy melts
- confetti style sprinkles
- Cut four pieces of parchment paper, 8 ½ “ x 5”. Spray four mini loaf pans (approximately 6” x 3 ½”) with non-stick cooking spray and line the bottoms and long sides with the parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- Melt the candy melts in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water; divide evenly among your prepared pans. Rap the pans several times on the counter to level the mixture. Immediately scatter sprinkles across the tops.
- Freeze till hardened (about an hour); wrap with cellophane, parchment or waxed paper. Keep chilled till ready to serve.
3. Double Layer Valentine’s Bark
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 ounces red candy melts
- heart-shaped sprinkles
- Cut four pieces of parchment paper, 8 ½ “ x 5”. Spray four mini loaf pans (approximately 6” x 3 ½”) with non-stick cooking spray and line the bottoms and long sides with the parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water; divide evenly among your prepared pans. Rap the pans several times on the counter to level the mixture; freeze till hardened.
- Melt the white chocolate and divide evenly atop the semi-sweet layer; rap the pans several times on the counter to level the mixture.
- Melt the red candy melts and drop spoonfuls atop the white layer. Use a toothpick to swirl the mixture and create a marbleized pattern. Immediately scatter sprinkles across the tops.
- Freeze till hardened (about an hour); wrap with cellophane, parchment or waxed paper. Keep chilled till ready to serve.
We hope you enjoy these three simple variations of No-Bake Chocolate Bark from SoFabFood Contributor, Sheri from Donuts, Dresses, and Dirt, as much as we do. If you enjoyed these simple dessert ideas, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss another one like them. For daily recipe inspiration, like us on Facebook, follow us on Pinterest, and stop by our Google+ Community to see all of the amazing recipes our community members are sharing. Enjoy!
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