Description
This Spooky Chocolate Bark is a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween. Made with melted dark chocolate and an assortment of colorful toppings like pretzels, candy corn, M&M candies, googly eyes, and Halloween sprinkles, it’s easy to prepare and a great way to celebrate the spooky season with a deliciously sweet and crunchy snack.
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 10 ounce bag dark chocolate chips (use high quality chocolate)
Toppings
- Pretzels (use gluten free as needed)
- Candy corn
- M&M candies
- Googly eyes (edible candy eyes)
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: In a medium skillet over low heat, melt the chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on half power in 30 second increments, stirring between each increment until fully melted.
- Spread chocolate on baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the melted chocolate onto the sheet and spread it evenly to about a 1/4 inch thickness.
- Add the toppings: While the chocolate is still melted and soft, sprinkle the pretzels, candy corn, M&M candies, googly eyes, and Halloween sprinkles evenly over the surface. Be creative and arrange them as you like.
- Let it set: Place the baking sheet in the fridge to allow the chocolate bark to set quickly. Once firm but not overly hard, use a large sharp knife to cut the bark into pieces. Cutting when the bark is too cold can cause cracking, so a slight softness will help achieve clean cuts.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pretzels if you need to keep the recipe gluten free.
- For best texture, use high quality dark chocolate chips.
- Customize your toppings with other Halloween-themed candies or nuts if desired.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to keep it fresh.
- If using a microwave, be careful not to overheat the chocolate as it can burn easily.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
