Description
This festive Halloween Candy Bark combines rich bittersweet chocolate with an assortment of fun and colorful Halloween candies for a deliciously spooky treat. Easy to make with simple melting and chilling steps, it’s perfect for parties, trick-or-treaters, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 3 cups (525 g) Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
Halloween Candy Toppings
- 2 Kit Kats (two regular bars, 8 pieces), cut up
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (10 minis or 4 full size cups), cut up
- ¼ cup Reese’s Pieces
- Candy eyes
- 2 Tablespoons Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a standard cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and to make cleanup easier. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the bittersweet chocolate chips by heating for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
- Spread the Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly until about 1/4-inch thick, ensuring a uniform layer for the bark.
- Add Toppings: Immediately sprinkle the chopped Kit Kats, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces, candy eyes, and Halloween sprinkles evenly over the chocolate layer to decorate and add texture.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for about 45 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened completely and the candy toppings are firmly set.
- Break Into Pieces: Once firm, break or cut the bark into irregular shapes for serving.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 1 month to prevent freezer burn.
Notes
- Chocolate Variation: Semisweet, milk, or dark chocolate can be used instead of bittersweet for different flavor profiles.
- Custom Toppings: Feel free to use your favorite candies, nuts, pretzels, or mini marshmallows as toppings.
- Storage Tips: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness. Freeze wrapped well to extend shelf life up to one month.
- Serving Suggestion: Great for parties, gift bags, or as a festive homemade gift.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (around 40g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 61mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
