Kitchen Sink Halloween Bark ~Almonds, Peanut, Dark Chocolate, Candy Corn, Raisins and Marshmallows! Yep, that is pretty much the entire “must use today” pantry list! This bark is yummy and can be made in the oven or the microwave. Looking for my very own from scratch idea for a Halloween Treat I raided my pantry and this is what I found. I just added a bit of shortening to make it shine. Not quite sure how it would end up, but it was delicious. Not bad for a new recipe developer. What do you think? Please comment after the post!
Kitchen Sink Halloween Bark
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Almonds, Peanut, Dark Chocolate, Candy Corn, Raisins and Marshmallows! Yep, that is pretty much the entire "must use today" pantry list!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces chocolate-flavor candy coating, chopped (1 cup)
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 6 ounces mini marshmallows about 2cups
- 9 ounces candy corn
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet or 9x11 pan with heavy foil; grease foil. Set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine candy coating, chocolate chips, and shortening. Microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring every 30 seconds. You can also use a 10" fry pan and melt on stovetop on LOW FOR ABOUT 8 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread mixture evenly in a layer about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with the raisins, almonds, peanuts, candy corn and marshmallows; lightly press into chocolate mixture.
- Chill candy about 30 minutes or until firm. Use foil to lift candy. Cut or break into pieces.
Notes
Tip: I folded all my ingredients into the melted chocolate and it covered all the pretty colors. I suggest to go ahead and dirty your fresh manicure (ahem) and just push into the chocolate.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 slice
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 161 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 11 g | 17% | |
Saturated Fat 6 g | 30% | |
Unsaturated Fat 1 g | ||
Trans Fat 1 g | ||
Cholesterol 3 mg | 1% | |
Sodium 49 mg | 2% | |
Total Carbohydrates 13 g | 4% | |
Dietary Fiber 1 g | 4% | |
Sugars 4 g | ||
Protein 2 g | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
I can only imagine how good this must be! I’ve never made a bark either, but it sounds easy. My grandchildren would love it!
The main part of bark is melting the chocolate. Then add ingredients and you are almost done! Have a good week Teresa.
Well, I shouldn’t eat it but I can sure make it for the grandkids! Looks delicious, Marilyn!
Thanks Donna. They would love it!! The marshamllows remind me of the Easter chocolate marshmallow bunnies.
I love kitchen sink desserts because it allows me eat all the items I love! Thanks for sharing!
I have gotten to the point of throwing it all together too. I never understand when there is less than a serving leftover why I am the only one that uses it! LOL.Have a great week.
What a great way of using up ingredients!
I loved this concoction. And the “stale” marshmallows got soft and were tasty. Have a great week!
Mmm… looks amazingly delicious!
Thank you Julie! Have a lovely week!
Looks really good – great party treat! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
I really enjoyed this. The marshmallows made it soft to eat. Have a lovely week.
Hi Marilyn,
This recipe would never make it out of my kitchen!
Pinned 🙂
Hugs,
Linda
This is the very first bark recipe I ever made. I learned NOT to cover everything in chocolate and put the colorful stuff in last. But thanks, it did taste awesome!
I love the name you gave to this recipe! It all sounds like a great flavor combination to me! Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle!
Thank you Beverly. The truth is at my house we make a lot of Kitchn Sink dishes.
Pinned….Thank you for sharing with us at #JoyHopeLive!
You are welcome Mary! See you next week.
Great job coming up with a new recipe. That is how I do my best cooking when I wingit with what I have in the pantry. Pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday link party. Hope to see you again this week.
Thanks Quinn for commenting. My daughter-in-law is always making casseroles out of everything in the fridge. She calls it “Cooking by the seat of my pants. “
Marilyn, this looks delish, I’m craving chocolate and there’s none to be had in my house. What was I thinking? LOL I love that you can add anything you want to this, and I’m really happy that it’s gluten free!!! The best snack ever! Pinning!
Thanks Nikki! My best baking is simple, yummy, healthy, and when I have everything I need. Rarely do I get it all together. Don’t worry, come see me. i ALWAYS have chocolate.
This looks so easy to make Marilyn even I could do it! Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at #WednesdaysWisdom.
Oh Sue! With the lovely cakes you decorate I jnow you cn melt chocolate and toss in some extras! Have a great week.
Whoa this sounds great! Love that you shared this on MMM! 🙂 Looking forward to seeing you at the next party!
Cathy
Thanks Cathy! I just love your party and woulgnt miss it! Have a great week.
Gosh you can’t go wrong with such an easy recipe, it looks delicious too! Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays 🙂
Thanks Lauren. I always come across some very great ideas at your party!
I need to get some shortening. Thanks for the reminder.
This looks delicious, Marilyn!
#tiptuesday
LOL, glad I could help Debbie!
I make something similar with chocolate, peanut butter, butter and marshmellows. Freeze it and it’s the best dessert. My kids and even company love them. I’ll have to try these with the candy corn and see who dies of sugar shock first. lol.
Karen sugar shock! That is the best way to go. I like the idea of adding peanut butter and freezing. I am definitely going to try that. Thanks for the tip!
Marilyn, this is such a good idea. I rarely keep odds and ends around (i’ll just nibble) but it seems so easy and delish! Thanks for sharing on #TheLeisureLink!
Thanks Terri. In my retirement I find I am into the pantry more often. This means, “more cadual munching”! I thought this was a great way to use the odds and ends. Have a great week.
This would be a great way to use up all kinds of small amounts of things. I always have a few raisins or a handful of nuts filling up all kinds of little bags in my pantry. My husband would love this!
Michelle, I have those little bags too! Not enough to do nythng with but too many to pop in my mouth and get rid of them. This bark was made just because of that! I hope you do create something for your husband he can much on during late night tv. Enjoy!
This sounds so delicious!! YUMMY!!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks Jess. Have a great week!
This looks delicious (it has chocolate, how could it not be). I am going to show my ignorance now and ask what is shortening? #Anythinggoes
Not ignorance at all Tracy! It is probably just from my area. Shortening in this sense is Crisco (brand name) or lard or some sort of grease that get gelantinous when cold and heats to a liquid. A good combo is butter that has been drained off prior but not from bacon or something with a strong taste. I hope that helps!
It is fun to try something new and have it actually work! It sounds like a pretty delicious bunch of ingredients!
Thank you Carlee! I was surprized how easy bark is to make.
I love chocolate Marilyn and these would be great treats for Halloween or anytime really. Thanks for sharing at #AnythingGoes
You are welcome Sue. That was the very first bark I ever made and instantly fell in love.
Definitely looks easy to make and sounds very delicious!
Thanks Ana! It was fun to make and of course I learned yet another technique. This was the first bark I made where I wanted to keep the colors pure. Next yime I will add more raisins and replace the dandy corn with something softer. The candy got hard. But it was going stale when I used it.