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Valentine’s Colorful Chocolate Bark with Pretzels and M&Ms Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delightful Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark recipe combines creamy vanilla candy melts with festive red and pink swirls, crunchy salted pretzel sticks, and colorful Valentine’s themed M&Ms. Perfect for gifting or snacking, this no-bake treat is easy to prepare and visually stunning with its swirled design and sprinkled toppings.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 30 ounces vanilla candy melts
  • Pink food coloring
  • Red food coloring
  • 3/4 cup thin salted pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup red, pink, and white Valentine’s colored M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Melt the Candy Melts: Place the vanilla candy melts in a medium glass microwavable bowl and melt them according to the package instructions until the chocolate is completely smooth.
  3. Color the Candy Melts: Spoon a few small scoops of melted white chocolate into two separate small bowls. Mix pink food coloring into one bowl and red food coloring into the other. Transfer each colored chocolate to two separate small Ziploc bags and snip off a small corner for piping.
  4. Form Base Layer: Spread the remaining melted white chocolate onto the lined baking sheet in a rectangular shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
  5. Create Swirls: Pipe the colored pink and red chocolates onto the white chocolate base. Use a knife to cut through and swirl the colors together to create a marbled design.
  6. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the bark evenly with the broken pretzel pieces, Valentine’s colored M&Ms, and heart sprinkles if desired, pressing them gently into the chocolate to ensure they stick.
  7. Set the Bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for several hours until the bark has completely hardened.
  8. Serve: Once set, break the bark into pieces and enjoy your festive Valentine’s treat!

Notes

  • Make sure to melt the chocolate gently to avoid burning; stir frequently for smoothness.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy removal of the bark once it hardens.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator to maintain freshness.
  • You can customize toppings with nuts, dried fruit, or different candies if preferred.
  • If swirling is difficult, pipe dots and then drag a toothpick through them to create patterns.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/valentines-colorful-chocolate-bark-with-pretzels-and-mandms-recipe/