If you’re getting ready for the spookiest night of the year, consider this Halloween Bark. It has decadent dark and white chocolate, tasty candy, and mini Oreo Cookies. The best? It is easy to make, so you can make it with little ones and customize it as you prefer. Leftover Halloween candy can also be transformed into this great bark, as any chocolate bar cut-up would also work. The possibilities are endless and fun!!
For more delicious and terrifying Halloween recipes for your party, check these out: Spooky Halloween Cocktail, Halloween Popcorn, and Halloween Spider Web Dip.
Why We Love This Halloween Bark Recipe
- Fun to make
- Easy for kids to join in
- Completely customizable
- Delicious to eat
- Easily shareable
- Spooky creative fun
Helpful Items For This Recipe
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Halloween Sprinkles, Edible Sprinkle Mix, Pumpkin, Jimmies
Halloween Small Candy Edible Eyeballs, 2 sizes
Food Coloring Powder – 6 Colors Vibrant Powdered Edible Food Coloring
Wondering what will you need? Let’s dive in!
Ingredients for Halloween Candy Bark
The ingredients are easy to find in a craft store or online on Amazon; I have links above for you to use.
Ingredients
Semisweet Chocolate – Choose your favorite brand. My choice is always 50% cacao or more.
White Chocolate – Any type would work!
Orange and Purple Food Coloring – It is best to use fat-soluble food coloring in this recipe, but any gel or powder would work.
Halloween-themed candy – I found these edible sugar tombstones and witch hats, but add in any ones you love the most.
Mini Oreo Cookies – They look pretty and add a crunchy bite to the chocolate, which I love.
Halloween Sprinkles – The ones you have on hand will work just fine. The color pops out of the chocolate.
Edible Sugar Eyes – They’re another playful touch; replace them with any fun Halloween treats.
How to make Halloween Candy Bark
Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Chop both chocolates separately. Then, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, such as ceramic or glass. Microwave on medium-high heat for 30-40 seconds, and stir it. Repeat until the chocolate is fully melted. Be careful not to overheat it, or it could burn and become grainy. This is called seizing.
Divide the melted white chocolate into three small bowls, add some of the powdered food coloring to two of them, leaving one white, and mix. Add extra food coloring as needed to achieve the desired color.
Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and extend it to the sides. Then, while the chocolate is still melted, add teaspoons of purple, orange, and white chocolate around it. Using a toothpick or the tip of a knife, extend the colored and white chocolate around, making a swirl in your chocolate bark.
Finally, arrange your toppings over the chocolate while it is still wet so they stick. Let the chocolate harden to room temperature and refrigerate it for 20 minutes or until set.
Here are some great ideas for Halloween Bark additions or substitutions. Try white chocolate chips, popcorn, candy corn, M&M’s, Reese’s, Mini Pretzels, gummy worms, etc.
Recipe Pro Tips!
FAQs and tips on making Halloween Candy Bark
Can I make Halloween Bark ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare this Halloween bark recipe a few days in advance. Just store it in a cool, dry place.
Can I use other candies in this recipe?
Absolutely! Use any Halloween candy you have on hand, like KitKats, Twix, or Snickers.
How do I melt chocolate without a microwave?
You can melt chocolate using the double boiler method. Fill a medium-sized pot with water and bring it to a boil. Then, place chopped chocolate in a metallic bowl over boiling water and let the chocolate melt until smooth; make sure there’s no water mixing with the chocolate. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is evenly melted.
What chocolate to use for Halloween chocolate bark?
You can use semi-sweet, dark, or milk chocolate for this recipe.
How To Store the Halloween Bark
Store bark in an air-tight container in the fridge or freezer.
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Halloween Bark
Ingredients
- 22 oz semi-sweet chocolate
- 8 oz white chocolate
- 1/4 cup mini Oreo cookies
- 2 tsp Halloween Sprinkles
- 1 tbsp Candy eyeballs various sizes
- orange food coloring
- purple food coloring
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Chop both chocolates separately. Then, place them in a microwave-safe bowl, such as ceramic or glass. Microwave on medium-high heat for 30-40 seconds, and give it a stir. Repeat until the chocolate is fully melted. Be careful not to overheat it, or it could burn and become grainy.
- Divide the melted white chocolate into three small bowls. Add some of the food coloring to two of them, leaving one plain, and mix. Add extra powder as needed to achieve the desired color.
- Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and extend it to the sides. Then, while the chocolate is still melted, add teaspoons of purple, orange, and white chocolate around it. Using a toothpick or the tip of a knife, extend the colored and white chocolate around, making a swirl in your chocolate bark.
- Finally, arrange your toppings over the chocolate while it is still wet so they stick. Let the chocolate harden to room temperature and refrigerate it for 20 minutes or until set.
Comments & Reviews
Kiwi says
This halloween bark is fun and vibrant. I bet kids would love to eat these for the upcoming festive holiday.
Rachel says
I want to make this for Halloween. I like the different colored chocolates. It also looks easy.
Crystal says
Oh I love this! Super simple to make and it looks so darn cute!
Stacie says
That is so great! I love the colors. This has every possible Halloweeny thing in it.
Jeni Hawkins says
Ahhhhhhh! I LOVE THIS! Look at the squigglies and the eyes and the colors… omg SO fun! This is DEFINITELY being made in my house!
Amy says
I have been making Halloween bark for years! I love how easy it is to whip up a batch in hardly any time!
Maureen Fitzgerald says
This looks like so much fun to make AND eat!! I think the Googly eyes add a lot.