Description
This festive Christmas Bark combines crunchy pretzels, holiday-themed Oreos, peppermint chips, and colorful M&M’s all enveloped in rich white chocolate. Perfect for holiday gifting or sharing at parties, this easy no-bake treat delivers a delightful mix of sweet, salty, and minty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Candy
- 7 red holiday Oreos (79g, broken into pieces, any variety works)
- 7 cool mint Oreos (79g, broken into pieces)
- 1½ cups stick pretzels (60g)
- ½ cup peppermint baking chips (85g, recommend using the Andes baking chips)
- ½ cup mint M&M’s (85g, divided, any variety works)
- ½ cup peanut M&M’s (85g, divided)
Chocolate and Decorations
- 1 lb. white chocolate baking bars (454g, Ghirardelli recommended)
- 2 tbsp red and green sprinkles (24g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper to prevent sticking. Alternatively, use parchment paper lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Arrange the Mix-Ins: Evenly spread the broken red holiday Oreos, cool mint Oreos, stick pretzels, peppermint baking chips, and about three-quarters of the combined mint and peanut M&M’s over the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place white chocolate bars in a microwave-safe container. Microwave on medium power for 1½ minutes, stir, then microwave for an additional 1 minute until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. Be careful to avoid burning.
- Combine Chocolate and Mix-Ins: Pour the melted white chocolate over the arranged cookies and candies. Use a spatula to spread and evenly coat the mixture.
- Decorate: Immediately sprinkle the remaining M&M’s and red and green sprinkles over the wet chocolate to add a festive touch. This must be done before the chocolate sets.
- Set the Bark: Place the tray in the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is fully set and firm, about 1 hour. Once set, carefully break the bark into approximately 16 small pieces for serving.
Notes
- Use wax paper for easier removal of the bark; if using parchment, lightly spray it to prevent sticking.
- When melting chocolate, stir frequently to avoid scorching or clumping.
- Customize your candy mix-ins by substituting other holiday-themed candies or nuts if desired.
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Ensure sprinkling and decoration are done while the chocolate is still wet for the toppings to adhere properly.
