Description
A festive and delicious Christmas bark featuring creamy milk chocolate, crunchy mint M&Ms, and red velvet cookie pieces. This easy no-bake treat is perfect for the holiday season, combining sweet and minty flavors in a colorful bark that can be broken into bite-sized pieces for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 (7 oz) package mint M&Ms
- 8 red velvet sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Crush Cookies: Place red velvet sandwich cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them into small pieces by gently hitting with a heavy pot or rolling pin.
- Melt Chocolate: Put the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Butter: Melt the butter or margarine separately and stir it into the melted chocolate until fully combined for a smooth texture.
- Spread Chocolate: Pour the chocolate mixture onto a foil-lined cookie sheet, then use your hands or a spatula to spread it evenly across the pan to form a thin layer.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle the crushed red velvet cookie pieces and mint M&Ms over the chocolate. Press the toppings gently into the chocolate to set them.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until the bark is firm and set.
- Serve: Break the bark into pieces and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use a sturdy ziplock bag and a rolling pin or heavy pot to crush the cookies evenly without making them too fine.
- Microwave in intervals to prevent chocolate from burning; stir thoroughly between intervals for smooth melting.
- Butter or margarine helps create a glossy finish and smooth texture in the chocolate.
- Line the cookie sheet with foil for easier removal and cleanup.
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1.5 oz)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
