Description
This Halloween Chocolate Bark recipe is a festive and easy-to-make treat perfect for the spooky season. Rich semisweet chocolate is melted and spread thin, then topped with colorful candy corn, sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and your choice of fun Halloween-themed toppings. It sets quickly and can be customized with nuts, pretzels, dried fruit, or leftover candy for a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat to share at parties or give as gifts.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Base
- 1 pound semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate bars)
Toppings
- 1/3 cup candy corn
- 1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles and/or candy eyeballs
Optional Topping Ideas
- Pretzels
- Leftover Halloween candy (M&Ms, Reese’s Pieces, candy bars), chopped into bite-sized pieces if needed
- Nuts like almonds, peanuts, or shelled pistachios
- Dried fruit such as cranberries or chopped dried apricots
- Broken potato chips
- Oreo cookies (especially Halloween-colored), chopped
- Flaky sea salt
- Mini marshmallows
- Gummy worms
- Granola
- Broken graham crackers
- Flaked or shredded coconut
- Roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Instructions
- Prepare pan: Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
- Melt chocolate: Using a double boiler, gently heat the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, stirring frequently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave in short bursts, stirring often to prevent burning.
- Spread chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking pan. Using a knife or offset spatula, spread it evenly until about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick.
- Add toppings: While the chocolate is still warm and soft, evenly sprinkle candy corn, Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and any other chosen toppings over the surface.
- Let it set: Allow the chocolate bark to harden at room temperature for at least 2 hours until firm. Alternatively, place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until it is set enough to break into pieces.
- Serve and store: Once firm, break the bark into pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in a cool place to keep fresh.
Notes
- To melt chocolate in the microwave, heat in 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring well between each burst to avoid overheating and burning.
- You can customize the bark with any favorite candies, nuts, or other mix-ins based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Storing in a cool place prevents the chocolate from melting or blooming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
