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If you need one more thing for the cookie tray and you're out of time, this Christmas Candy Bark is your answer. It's white chocolate and festive sprinkles, melted, swirled, and broken into pieces - about 20 minutes of hands-on time, then it just needs an hour to set. The kids can do the sprinkles, it keeps beautifully made ahead, and bagged up with a ribbon it's the homemade gift I hand out to friends and neighbors every year.
Why You’ll Love This white chocolate dessert:
- It's festive and delicious
- You can make it in advance
- It's quick and easy
- Easy to find ingredients
- Kid-friendly
Equipment Needed to Make Candy Bark
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Rubber spoon spatula
- Instant read thermometer or a candy thermometer
- Measuring Spoons – I LOVE my set of these!
Ingredients for Your Christmas Candy Bark
- 2 bags white candy melts (I used sweet tooth fairy)
- Christmas sprinkles (I used white confetti, red small sprinkles, silver star sprinkles, and green long sprinkles)
How to Make a Christmas Candy Bark
Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your Christmas candy bark. You only need 20 minutes of prep time for this recipe.
Inactive time: 1 hour
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Making the candy bark:
Step 1. Melt the white candy melts in the microwave as directed on the package. (These will vary per the brand that is used.)
Step 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3. Pour out the candy melts and smooth out. You want a layer that's not too thin but not thick.
Step 4. Top with sprinkles of choice.
Step 5. Place in the freezer for 1 hour until hardened.
Step 6. Remove and break into pieces.
What to Serve/Pair with Your Christmas Candy Bark
Warm cider and Salted caramel
Espresso Coffee
Wine or Champagne
Popular Subsitutions & Additions
- Chocolate Peppermint
- Peanut butter
- M&M’s
- Cookie bark
- Almonds
- Dried fruits
- Nuts
- Oreos
- Graham crackers
- Toffee
How to Reheat & Store Christmas Candy Bark
Best Way to Store Candy Bark Leftover
The best way to store candy bark leftover is to store these in an airtight container in the fridge.
How Long Will the Christmas Candy Bark Last in the Fridge?
It lasts about 5 days at room temperature but lasts up to 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.
Can I Freeze the Candy Bark?
Yes. If you need to keep them longer, you may freeze them.
The best way to freeze this chocolate bark recipe is in pieces so that you can enjoy it later.
Simply wrap each piece with cling film or parchment paper before adding them into a large freezer bag and store for up 6 months!
Candy Bark FAQs
Does candy bark need to be refrigerated?
No, for properly tempered chocolate, they can last for several weeks. But if you have to keep them in the fridge, store them in an airtight container.
How long does chocolate bark last in the fridge?
They can last up to 2 to 3 weeks in an airtight container.
Can you freeze candy bark?
Yes, you can. If you intend to store them longer, you can freeze them.
They should be wrapped tightly and placed in an airtight container.
How do you keep chocolate bark from melting?
You can place it in the fridge immediately after setting it.
How do you cut chocolate bark without cracking it?
You can add a small amount of coconut oil or vegetable oil to the melted chocolate before pouring it.
This will help stop the chocolate from cracking when sliced. Refrigerate it overnight before cutting.
Other Christmas Candy Recipes You’ll Love
- Dark chocolate bark
- Christmas Meringue Pops
- Homemade junior mints
- Snickerdoodle truffles
- Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
- Caramels
- Peppermint patties
- Candy cane fudge
- Peanut brittle
- Chocolate almond clusters
- Christmas Wreath Cookies
- Peppermint brownie truffles
- Reindeer chow
- Rolo pretzel buttons
- Polar bear paws
- Puppy chow
- Chocolate covered cherries
- Gingerbread fudge
These decadent white chocolate bark with festive Christmas sprinkles will make these the perfect holiday dessert.
Simply melt a bag of your favorite white chocolate chips, pour them into a parchment-lined pan, and top it off with a sprinkle-covered layer of toasted pistachios for an easy way to celebrate this season's festivities.
Whether you're looking for something sweet to serve at family gatherings or party appetizers that are sure to be popular among friends, this recipe is guaranteed not only to taste delicious but to look great too!
Christmas Candy Bark Recipe
Christmas Candy Bark
Easy white chocolate Christmas candy bark with festive sprinkles - quick and kid-friendly, make it ahead for holiday gifts, parties and cookie trays!
Ingredients
- 2 bags white candy melts (I used sweet tooth fairy)
- Christmas sprinkles (I used white confetti, red small sprinkles, silver star sprinkles, and green long sprinkles)
Instructions
- Melt the white candy melts in the microwave as directed on the package. (These will vary per the brand that is used.)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pour out the candy melts and smooth out. You want a layer that’s not too thin but not thick.
- Top with sprinkles of choice.
- Place in the freezer for 1 hour until hardened.
- Remove and break into pieces.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 9Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 0g
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
This bark goes on every treat tray I make — next to a batch of Grinch Sugar Cookies, with Christmas Punch for sipping and a Peppermint Mocha for the coffee lovers. And if you love a homemade Christmas, make a few Cinnamon Stick Ornaments to tuck into the gift bags along with the bark.
