Description

Festive M&M’s Christmas Bark is a delightful holiday treat featuring layers of smooth dark and white chocolate topped with colorful Christmas-themed M&M’s, sprinkles, and nonpareils. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for gift-giving, parties, or a festive family snack.

Ingredients

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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 and Nonpareils (quantity as desired for decoration)

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Instructions

Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square cake pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the sides for easy removal later.
Melt Dark Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate melting wafers according to package directions, typically using a microwave in short bursts or a double boiler until smooth.
Create Dark Chocolate Base: Pour the melted dark chocolate into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it evenly over the bottom.
Set Dark Chocolate: Let the dark chocolate layer sit at room temperature until it begins to set and lose its shine but is not fully hardened.
Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate wafers following package instructions until fully smooth and creamy.
Layer White Chocolate: Evenly pour the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate base, then carefully smooth it with a spoon or offset spatula—avoid mixing the layers.
Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the Christmas-colored M&M’s, sprinkles, and nonpareils generously over the white chocolate layer before it sets.
Refrigerate to Set: Place the pan in the refrigerator until the bark is completely firm, about 1 hour.
Cut and Serve: Remove the bark from the pan using the parchment paper overhang, then cut into preferred bite-sized pieces for serving.

Notes

Use high-quality melting wafers for best results and smooth texture.
To prevent the chocolate from seizing, avoid any water contact during melting.
Customize toppings with any festive candies or nuts if desired.
Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Allow bark to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to bring out the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (based on 24 pieces)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 25mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 5mg