This Easter Bark recipe is a fun and festive treat that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the playful charm of bunny-themed decorations. Imagine a colorful bark studded with lemon Oreo cookies, sprinkled with Easter grass, and topped with adorable bunny feet and tails. This recipe is perfect for Easter celebrations, gifts, or a delightful dessert for kids and adults alike.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and Fun: The bunny-themed decorations make this bark a delightful Easter treat.
- Easy to Customize: You can use any flavor of cookies, sprinkles, and candy melts to suit your preferences.
- Simple and No-Bake: This recipe requires minimal effort and no baking, making it perfect for busy schedules.
- Great for Gifting: Package the bark in decorative boxes or bags for a charming Easter gift.
Ingredients
- White Almond Bark (or white melting chocolate): Provides a smooth, sweet base for the bark.
- Pink Candy Melts: Adds a pop of color for the bunny toes.
- Lemon Oreo Cookies (or any lemon sandwich cookies): Provides a crunchy, flavorful base.
- Easter Grass Sprinkles: Adds a festive, colorful touch.
Note: You’ll find the complete list of ingredients, along with their exact measurements, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Base
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 pound of white almond bark or melting chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- On a tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the 12 cookies spaced out.
- Spoon the melted white chocolate over each cookie to cover it completely.
- Fill in all the spaces between and around the Oreos with the white chocolate.
- Gently tap the pan on the table to help spread out the white chocolate and level it.
- Sprinkle the Easter grass sprinkles around the cookies but not on them.
- Set aside to set.
Step 2: Prepare the Bunny Feet
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the remaining ½ pound of white chocolate and the pink candy melts in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Spoon each color of chocolate into separate zip-top bags and snip off a tiny corner.
- On a parchment-lined tray, pipe 12 sets of small white ovals to make the bunny feet.
- Tap the tray lightly to level the chocolate.
- Use the pink chocolate to pipe 4 dots for the bunny toes on each foot.
- Place the tray in the fridge for 5 minutes to set.
Step 3: Assemble the Bark
- Meanwhile, take the remaining white melted chocolate and pipe small bunny tails on each cookie.
- Use the white chocolate to pipe a small spot on the back of each bunny foot and use it to glue the bunny feet to the cookies.
- Once all the feet are attached, place the bark in the fridge for 30 minutes to set up.
- Use a knife dipped in hot water and dried to cut around the bunny butts for cleaner edges.
- Arrange the bark on a tray and serve.
Pro Tips for Making the Recipe
- Melting Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in short intervals to prevent it from burning.
- Cookie Placement: Space the cookies evenly on the tray for a neat presentation.
- Sprinkle Placement: Sprinkle the Easter grass sprinkles around the cookies, not directly on them, for a cleaner look.
- Bunny Feet Piping: Use a steady hand and a small piping tip for precise bunny feet shapes.
- Cutting Technique: Dipping the knife in hot water helps to cut through the chocolate cleanly.
How to Serve
- Easter Dessert: Serve as a festive dessert for Easter celebrations.
- Gifts: Package the bark in decorative boxes or bags for Easter gifts.
- Party Favors: Use as party favors for Easter gatherings.
Make Ahead and Storage
Storing Leftovers
- Store leftover Easter bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Make Ahead
- The bark can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
FAQs
Can I use a different type of cookie?
- Yes, you can use any type of sandwich cookie, such as chocolate or peanut butter.
Can I use a different color of candy melts?
- Yes, you can use any color of candy melts to customize the bunny feet.
Can I use mini marshmallows for the bunny tails?
- Yes, you can use mini marshmallows as an alternative to piping white chocolate.
Can I add other toppings?
- Yes, you can add other toppings like mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or candy eggs.
Easter Bark Recipe
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts,candy
- Method: Melting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Description
Easter Bark is a fun and festive treat that combines creamy white chocolate with colorful candy melts and lemon cookies. Decorated with adorable bunny feet and tails, it’s a perfect Easter dessert that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds white almond bark or white melting chocolate, divided
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 12 lemon Oreo cookies or any other lemon sandwich cookies
- Easter grass sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt White Chocolate (Base): In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 pound of white almond bark or melting chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Prepare Cookie Base: On a tray or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the 12 cookies spaced out.
- Cover Cookies: Spoon the melted white chocolate over each cookie to cover it completely.
- Fill Tray: Fill in all the spaces between and around the Oreos with the remaining white chocolate.
- Level and Sprinkle: Gently tap the pan on the table to help spread out the white chocolate and level it. Sprinkle the Easter grass sprinkles around the cookies, but not on them. Set aside to set.
- Melt Remaining Chocolate: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the remaining ½ pound of white chocolate and the pink candy melts in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Prepare Bunny Feet: Spoon each color of melted chocolate into separate ziploc bags and snip off a tiny corner. On a parchment-lined tray, pipe 12 sets of small white ovals to make the bunny feet. Tap the tray lightly to level the chocolate.
- Add Bunny Toes: Use the pink chocolate to pipe 4 dots for the bunny toes on each foot. Place in the fridge for 5 minutes.
- Pipe Bunny Tails: Meanwhile, take the white melted chocolate and pipe bunny tails on each cookie.
- Attach Bunny Feet: Use the remaining melted white chocolate to pipe a small spot on the back of each bunny foot and use it to glue the feet to the cookies.
- Chill: Place the tray in the fridge for 30 minutes to set up.
- Cut and Serve: Use a knife dipped in hot water and dried to cut around the bunny butts for clean edges. Arrange on a tray and serve.
Notes
- You can use mini marshmallows for bunny tails if desired.
- Feel free to use any flavor of sandwich cookies you like.
- Use any sprinkles you prefer.
- These make great gifts when packaged in cellophane bags.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg