Grinch Inspired Christmas Bark Recipe
Whip up this festive Grinch Chocolate Bark – green chocolate topped with Christmas sprinkles, candy hearts & a dash of mischief, perfect for holiday cheer!
This Grinch inspired chocolate bark is perfect for the holidays and loaded with candy for a sweet treat kids love to help make!
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We have shared all kinds of Grinch inspired crafts in the past! Like this pin the heart on the Grinch activity, this roll a Grinch game or this Grinch mug gift idea. So be sure to poke around the blog a bit for more fun holiday crafting ideas.
What is chocolate bark?
Chocolate bark is primarily made of chocolate chips or chocolate wafers that are topped with a mixture of candy, nuts or sprinkles. It’s most commonly made by melting the chocolate in the microwave and lasts up to three months in the pantry.
It is called “bark” because once broken into pieces, it often has a craggy surface that resembles tree bark.
I love, love, love how this Christmas bark turned out! It’s so festive and fun and makes a great addition to any holiday gathering or party.
How to Make Grinch Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- Meltable green chocolate candy melts
- Green Christmas sprinkles
- Green M&Ms
- Red candy hearts
Instructions
1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 15 to 30 second intervals, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn’t burn.
2. Spread the melted chocolate out onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. The chocolate slab should be about 1/4″ thick.
3. Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools. Press larger pieces of candy into the chocolate so that it really “sticks”.
4. Place the chocolate in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before breaking into “bark” sized pieces.
Tips for Making Chocolate Bark
- Use candy melts for best results, the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
- Pour chocolate onto a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before breaking into small pieces.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife or dry hands when breaking the bark otherwise the colour from the candy tends to rub off if there is any moisture present.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. It can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the bark from melting.
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- I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
- These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.
This Grinch chocolate would be so fun to package up and delivery to friends and neighbours as gifts! Or have the kids make a batch for their next school Christmas party.
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Grinch Inspired Christmas Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Meltable green chocolate candy melts
- 1/4 cup green Christmas sprinkles
- 2 Tbsp green M&Ms
- 1 Tbsp red candy hearts
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Melt in intervals of 15 to 30 seconds, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn't burn.
- Spread the melted chocolate out onto a sheet of parchment paper. The chocolate slab should be about 1/4″ thick.
- Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools. Press larger pieces of candy into the chocolate so that it really "sticks".
- Place the chocolate in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before breaking into “bark” sized pieces.
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Notes
- Use candy melts for best results, the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
- Pour chocolate onto a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
- Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before breaking into small pieces.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife or dry hands when breaking the bark otherwise the colour from the candy tends to rub off if there is any moisture present.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. It can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the bark from melting.
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