8 Holiday Bark Recipes That Make Perfect Gifts (2024)

Being a passionate gift giver, the holidays prove to be both exciting and a careful maneuver of budget-conscious presents every year for me. I always want to bless my family and friends with tokens that demonstrate how much they mean to me, but I’m also not a millionaire. This year, I’ve decided that small, homemade sweet treats like toffee and holiday bark are going to be my avenue for adding to somewhat small gifts that make it possible for me to buy for 19 (NINETEEN) people in my family. I am shocked at how easy holiday bark is to make, and plan on making a list right now for ingredients to get creating. Here are some of my favorite holiday bark recipes that will make the perfect gift.

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1. Loaded Christmas Bark

Ho Ho Ho! This loaded Christmas bark has it all! Pretzels, peanuts, chocolate, M&M’s and sprinkles. There’s a little something for everyone in this sweet treat, and is the perfect addition for that tumbler mug you’re giving this year. The best part about this bark is you can easily swap out the candy and sprinkles for whatever season you’re making this for, proving that chocolate bark is best enjoyed year round.

Check outAverieCooks.comfor a handy dandy video and see how easy this is to make this year!

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2. Peppermint Bark

Is it really the holidays without peppermint? I think not! Layers of white chocolate, dark chocolate, and then white chocolate again that’s topped with candy canes make this dessert the perfect amount of pepperminty, without overdoing it. I think this recipe is pretty much a must this holiday!

Head toSugarApron.comfor this recipe, and tons of other fun sweets.

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3. Mint Oreo Chocolate Bark

Fresh minty flavor, coupled with the oh so festive green color, this Mint Oreo Chocolate bark is sure to be a hit. It’s that perfect mixture of crunchy any chewy and we’re pretty happy about it. It only takes three ingredients and that patience for this to set and cool before you’re doling this out to family and friends.

Head toASpicyPerspective.com for tons of new takes on recipes to spice up your life.

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4. Snowman Bark

Well THIS is the cutest holiday bark I’ve ever seen! Chocolate is melted and spread over a pan, then inlaid with these adorable white chocolate pareils and pretzels. Use some candy to paint that adorable snowman face then add some fun sprinkles to add that snowy feel.

Check outTheDecoratedCookie.comfor the how-to on this snowman bark, and 14 MORE cute bark ideas.

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5. Gingerbread Bark

Get your gingerbread fix WITHOUT the mess of an entire gingerbread house that goes stale before you can eat it. Milk and white chocolate combine in this festive bark recipe, that’s topped with the spicy flavor of gingerbread cookies.

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6. Salted Chocolate Cookie Butter Bark

Uhh, did you just say cookie butter!? Sign me UP. This sweet treat is made from a heaping cup of our favorite guilty pleasure that is cooke butter, then MORE butter (the real kind), powdered sugar and chocolate chips. Top with kosher salt and you have the ultimate sweet and savory dessert.

I know I’m downloading this recipe fromWineAndGlue.com, are you?

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7. Peppermint Reindeer Bark

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer never looked so delicious! While the majority of these bark is actually more chocolatey (you only use 1 candy cane for the top layer), your kids will love helping you lay out all the reindeers using candy eyes, broken pretzels and candy eyes. This is so adorable and would be a great neighborhood or teacher gift!

Check out the fun video atItsAlwaysAutumn.com.

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8. Healthy Holiday Bark

Consuming tons of sugar around the holidays feels good at first, but it quickly catches up with you and that’s why I had to include at least 1 “healthy” bark recipe in this list. The base starts out with dark chocolate and coconut milk and oil. It’s then drizzled with a homemade matcha topping, then pumpkin seeds and unsweetened coconut oil. This recipe is also paleo and vegan!

Check out more meal plans and recipes atTheMovementMenu.com.

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Karly Wood

I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!

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FAQs

What is Christmas bark made of? ›

This Christmas Bark recipe is the easiest treat you'll make this holiday season! Made with pretzels, candy canes and salty peanuts, this sweet and salty chocolate bark has just a handful of ingredients and is sure to delight the entire family! Perfect for cookie plates and dessert tables – a must make for Christmas!

How do you cut chocolate bark? ›

For neat slices, remove the bark from the fridge and leave for a minute to come to room temperature. Use a sharp knife to cut it into shards (if it's fridge cold, the chocolate will snap rather than cut).

What is decorative bark made from? ›

The most common decorative bark types include cedar and pine bark, and these won't harm your dog. Make sure you don't use cocoa shell mulch though as this is toxic to dogs.

How long can you keep Christmas bark? ›

Storing peppermint bark: You can store this homemade candy for a few days at room temperature, or up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Why won't my chocolate bark harden? ›

That's because your chocolate wasn't tempered. Tempered chocolate sets at room temperature and has a snap just like a chocolate bar you buy from the store.

Is almond bark the same as chocolate bark? ›

Almond bark (also known as vanilla flavored candy coating) is a chocolate-like confection made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter and with coloring and flavors added. It can be bought in packages, blocks, or round discs where candy and baking supplies are sold.

Is chocolate bark the same as melting chocolate? ›

what is bark? Bark is simply melted chocolate that's poured into a sheet pan and broken into pieces once it's set. You can use literally any kind of chocolate – chocolate chips, melting wafers, fancy “feves” – and it will always come out great (see: cobweb bark, red white and blue bark, and almond butter bark!).

What is the difference between candy coating and bark? ›

Almond bark (also known as vanilla flavored candy coating) is a chocolate-like confection made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter and with coloring and flavors added. It can be bought in packages, blocks, or round discs where candy and baking supplies are sold.

What is peppermint bark made from? ›

What is peppermint bark made of? It's just three simple ingredients: white chocolate, peppermint oil, and peppermint candies! If you have extra candy canes lying around, crush 'em up and use those instead.

Where did Christmas bark come from? ›

Williams Sonoma introduced its version and popularized it in 1998, though the confection existed as early as 1966 in the United States. Peppermint bark is a variation on chocolate bark, which is thought to be derived from traditional French mendiants, though the true origins of this connection have been lost.

Is bark a natural material? ›

Bark is a natural material used to protect plants. It is the outermost layer of a woody plant's stem. Bark is frequently used in early childhood education learning experiences. Children can touch the rough textures of tree trunks and wonder in awe at the markings on scribbly gums.

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