Sweetheart Bark
Making Bark is so easy, especially once you figure out how to handle combining the ingredients.
It is simple to make it look as pretty in reality as it is in your idea.
At the market a few weeks ago I bought enough food to bake for three holidays!
I have ample cupboard space for baking supplies.
But when you consider baking isn’t the only cooking going on in the kitchen then it becomes cramped.
Having more than one cook in the home also limits space.
What I really need is 2 pantries. A girl can dream.
This two layer bark was a snap once I decided to let it congeal on a foil lined counter.
I put it covered in the garage over night to get it hard enough to break up.
Being cold out there helped a lot.
Combining an Andes Mint Chocolate bottom with a white chocolate top was a great idea.
The bottom layer stayed soft a few hours longer than I thought it would.
This pretty little bark was a hit at the last family gathering at Christmas. It was just decorated with red and green sprinkles instead of candy hearts.
INGREDIENTS you will need:
- 1 10 oz bag Andes baking chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vegeatble oil
- 8 oz white bark coating I found it at Kroger in the baking aisle
- red m&ms sprinkles, conversation candy hearts, mini marshmallows or anything you’d like to decorate with.
INSTRUCTIONS for prepartion:
- Melt the Andes chips and chocolate chips together with 1 tsp vegetable oil using the method of your choice. Let it cool for a few minutes, until it is just about room temperature. I used the microwave. It took 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Spread over layer of wax paper as thick or thin as you’d like and let sit until completely hardened, about 10 minutes. You may place it in the refrigerator to speed up this process.
- Melt the white candy bark according to package directions. Again, it took 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave, strring every 30 seconds. Let it cool for a couple minutes before spreading. I waited 10 minutes.
- Spread over the hardened chocolate. Use a spatula to spread/smooth it out.
- Sprinkle m&ms, mini marshmallows, conversation candy hearts or sprinkles and sprinkle over the top and let it harden. Over night is best.
- Break or cut into bite-sized pieces.
The Andes mint taste combined with the white chocolate was so delicious I am dreaming of an encore!
St Paddy’s perhaps?
Sweetheart Bark
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz bag Andes baking chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vegeatble oil
- 8 oz white bark coating I found it at Kroger in the baking aisle
- red m&ms sprinkles, conversation candy hearts, mini marshmallows or anything you’d like to decorate with.
Instructions
- Melt the Andes chips and chocolate chips together with 1 tsp vegetable oil using the method of your choice. Let it cool for a few minutes, until it is just about room temperature. I used the microwave. It took 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Spread over layer of wax paper as thick or thin as you’d like and let sit until completely hardened, about 10 minutes. You may place it in the refrigerator to speed up this process.
- Melt the white candy bark according to package directions. Again, it took 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave, strring every 30 seconds. Let it cool for a couple minutes before spreading. I waited 10 minutes.
- Spread over the hardened chocolate. Use a spatula to spread/smooth it out.
- Sprinkle m&ms, mini marshmallows, conversation candy hearts or sprinkles and sprinkle over the top and let it harden. Over night is best.
- Break or cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Thanks for sharing at last week’s What’s for Dinner party – hope to see you there again this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Thank you Helen for allowing e to share my bark. Enjoy your Sunday!
What a wonderful treat for Valentine’s Day! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
You are welcome Ann. Thank you for sharing your blog with us each week!
So very sweet for Valentines Day – Pinning and thanks for sharing.
Thank you Chas. Bark is a great fast treat. Thanks for the pin!
Yum, I love the idea of mint and chocolate bark!
Pinning.
Have a great day,
Kippi
I love mint and chocolate too Kippi. My favorite in the winter is peppermint ice cream with warm hot fudge. What a treat! Enjoy and thanks for the pin too!
Oh, Miss Marilyn, this looks fabulous as always. I strive to someday have your baking and photographing skills.- Pinned
Stacy
Thank you Stacy. You are always so kind and generous with your opinions. I totally appreciate it. Thank you so much for the pin! Enjoy a wonderful week.
Your recipes always look so yummy.
Thank you Anita for the kind words! I never put up my many generic ev eryday dinners. LOL. Enjoy your week!
This is a great idea for a classroom party or sleepover Marilyn. I’ll be Pinning your post to my Valentine’s Day board. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Rhonda for the pin. I just love how nice this turned out.
This looks so pretty! My family would love this. And I know if you made it, it tastes great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Clearissa. I have never had treat that is so simple to make. I hope you get to try it sometime. Bark is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy!
Marilyn – I love this idea! what a great use for the boxes and boxes of conversation hearts candy many people will receive on Valentines Day. Thank you for always sharing such delicious recipes at #TuneInThursday each week.
Thank you Debbie! I agree that anytime you cn use up the little extras given from friends it is a good thing. I know I never eat those conversation hearts from the box. But on this bark, I did!! Have a great week!
This looks like a yummy fun treat for my co-op class!
It is a great treat or snack. Just top it for the occasion! Have a great week!
Yum! I love all things bark!! 🙂 I usually make a peppermint bark at Christmas and it is so yummy. Oh how I can not wait to have a real kitchen again!!
Thanks for linking up #LiveLifeWell!
Blessings,
Amy
I hope you get to make this bark soon!!! Are you doing a kitchen makeover??
We are living in a camper while we finish building our house. We have been in it since last May and probably have at least 6 more months! :/
You better be sharing pictures! We built our dream home and it took 10 months. What a ride!! Enjoy every minute. Have a great week!
So cute! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Frenzy!
Thanks Laura. I finally learned Valentines Day wasnt just for the girls!! Have a great week.
Great recipe and treat for the holiday. Can’t wait to try it. Visiting from #HomeMattersParty
Thank you Donna! Great to have you visiting. PHave a great week!
What a fun idea for Valentine’s Day, Marilyn! I love those sweet little love hearts and this is a great way to use them (or any Valentine candy!). Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I hope you are having a lovely weekend!
Thank you so much April. I really enjoy your party and look forward to it! Have a great week!
It’s hard to believe that it’s that of year already! Bring on the candy!!!
I know. Where did January go?? Have a great week.
I could get used to this bark! Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday! Hope you’re having a good week!
Thank you Julie. I am glad you like this bark. Have a great week!
This looks beautiful and delicious, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
Thank you Christie! Enjoy your week!
What a great idea for Valentine’s Day! I especially like those conversation candy hearts 🙂
I had some from last year so I decided to use them. Now I am thinking of all kinds of ways to use up my leftover goodies! Have a great week.
This sounds so amazing! Love mint chocolate! Pinned!
I do too, Trish. Have a wonderful week.
What a fun treat – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party and have a great weekend!
Thanks Helen. Have a wonderful week.
So simple and so pretty. I love the mix you’ve used here.
Thank you Julie! It is so easy to make. The hard part is waiting for it harden. Have a wonderful week.
What a fun Valentine’s Day candy! The conversation hearts on top are so cute!!
Thank you Kelly. The kids loved putting those hearts in the perfect spot. Seems I raised kids with OCD, too! Have a wonderful week.
Sounds tasty, and so fun for Valentines! Thanks for sharing the recipe with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I can never resist chocolate and mint. This is delicious! Have a great week.
This looks amazing Marilyn, it’s something I would normally have a bit too much of, except I am trying to eat less sugar these days:( thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare:)
I simply can’t have recipes like this around either. I make it for friends in gift baskets. Then I lick the bowl!! LOL. Have a great week.
Mmm, yummy and fun to make with little ones! Could get pretty creative with the candies.
#amazememonday
Katelynn, hampersandhiccups.com
You can add anything you have on hand to top the bark. Have a good week.
Hi Marilyn,
What a lovely combination for your Sweetheart Bark and thanks so much for sharing this recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
You are welcome Miz Helen. I will visit on Thursday. Have a great week!
You made me hungry! if it is as easy as i=you make it sound, you may make me a hero too! #FridayFrivolity
It is as easy as it sounds Lisa! Your family will put you on a pedestal!
This is almost too easy!
It is. You can have it made before the coffee pot is ready! Thanks Sandra.
My mint and chocolate lovin boys would love this because of the Andes mints. And the little one likes the conversation hearts.
Thanks for partying with us every week on #FridayFrivolity. I always love to see what you bring to the party.
You are always so gracious Audrey! I am sure they will do something special for you to reward them!
I didn’t even know that andes mint baking chips existed! Totally need to make this. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
I was browsing the baking isle (surprised?) when I found them. They are great to use in anything!! Thanks for commenting.
What a pretty treat! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
You are welcome Helen. Have a great week.
Yup, you definitely need an encore for this one Marilyn. I’ve never tried bark, but chocolate and mint is always a winning combination
It is just thicker chocolate bars! Melt, cool and eat! I know you can do this! Have a great week.
Awesome, quick sweet treat for Valentine’s Day! Pinned!
Thanks Laurie. I hope you try it some time!
That is so pretty! I have never made bark. My Grandma used to though! I thought it was hard but you make it seem easy! What a delicious Valentine to give to the ones you love! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us! #HomeMattersParty
Jeanneee
It is as easy as boiling water. I hope you give it a try! Hasppt Valentine’s Day!
Marilyn, Marilyn, Marilyn, I must make this! I’ve never made anything like it but, I had no idea it could be this easy. Thank you for sharing this with us at Funtastic Friday!
I know! And like my snack mixes you can use anything you have! If you buy the chocolate bark slab in the bakery aisle you don’t have to worry about butning. But I like this wasy best. Better flavor. Enjoy and let me know how you top it! Happy Valentine’s Day.
these look incredible! thanks so much for sharing with us at #funtasticfriday
Thank you Lindsay! I love to party with you.
I love the double layer! I’ve never tried that. We’ve made bark and love to add all types of colored candies to make it more festive. Next time I’ll try a second layer! Love it!
Thanks Nikki. Two layers were the result of indecision!
I love this idea for a sweet treat, Marilyn. Of course, it goes without saying, Thank you for linking up with Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. 😉
xoxo
Olivia
Thanks Zolivia! If youfind a way to mleit cliac friendly let me know! Happy Valentin’s Day.
I really need to try making bark! I love the idea of these and it would be M&M’s for us because they are a favourite of ours! Thanks so much for linking up to #YumTum this week xx
You are so welcome Charlotte! I love to party with ypu. I m glad you enjoyed the bark. Hope you get to make some!
What a fun and ridiculously easy treat! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Betsy. I am all about easy, chep, and tasty! Have a great weekend.
That looks wonderful, definitely pinning this for later. Thanks so much for sharing it at the Table It Link Party.
Thank you for the pin and the comment Christine. I m glad I found the party. Have a great weekend!
This looks so cute! And sounds tasty! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess! Have a great week.
So pretty for Valentine’s Day. WE love a good bark in these parts. I bet you can make this festive for any holiday. I’m so glad you are joining me each week to share your delicious recipes at my party. I’ll see next time.
This bark is one you can decorate for anything! I love your parties Michelle nd I ouldn’t miss them!
This bark definitely looks sweet, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing.
#YumTum
I am glad you liked it Joy! Have a great Valentine’s Day.
This is so easy and so pretty. What a great Valentine’s Day treat!
Sinea ♥
Thanks Sinea. It really came out well. I appreciate your comment. Have a great Valentine’s Day!
This is really so pretty. I’d love to do this for girls’ get-togethers because it’s so gorgeous but not complicated. Thanks for this!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful comment! This would be great t a Sweet Sixteen party! Have a great Valentine’s Day.
Looks so cute! I bet that minty Andes flavor was great too. 🙂
CJ it really was a great combination. The Andes was mooth nd not chunky like some mint chocolates tend to be. Thanks for coming by and have a good week!
What a pretty and tasty treat! I love that it can be decorated for lots of different occasions. Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for partying with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday, Marilyn.
Thank you Beverly for choosing my Sweetheart Bark to comment on. It really is versatile nd so much fun to create. Have a great week.
I love to make bark and I love to EAT bark! I have a board called Loving the Bark and this is pinned on it! Thanks for yet another great bark recipe!
Thank you Ann Marie for the pin and comment. Bark is fast and easy and CHOCOLATE! What is not to love?
This looks fantastic, and I happen to looooooooooove white chocolate, so this is perfect for my taste
I am so glad Winnie! This is so simple you will never buy wrapped candy again! Thank you for commenting nd have a gret day!
This looks so good! Oh for St. Patrick’s day add a little green to the white chocolate & throw in some shamrock sprinkles, yummy!
That sounds like a plan Leslie! The mint just adds to the festive feeling. Have a great week and thanks for the comment.
What a yummy Valentine’s Day treat! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday, hope to see you again next week!
You are welcome Chelc. I hope you get to make it sometime. Thanks for commenting and have a great week!
Oh yummy! Love the sprinkles. 😀
Thanks Carrie! I am so glad you like it. Have a great week.
I think my oldest daughter would love this, she is loves Andes mints.
Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
XOXO
The andes mint at the base is what completes this bark! You have to give it a try. Thanks for comng by. Have a great week.
I wasn’t sure what bark is Marilyn! I haven’t seen it in Australia. These hearts look cute for Valentine’s Day so very timely. Thanks for sharing with us at #OvertheMoon
Thank you Sue! Bark is thick harder chocolate that can be plain or you can mix anything into it. I hope ypu give it a try. It is an easy and wonderful treat!
Looks like fun and festive Valentine’s treat! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictories
Thank you Danita. I am glad you liked it. I love to party at Small Victories! See you next week.
Really cute idea to use the conversation hearts! You definitely should do a St. Patty’s bark! 🙂
Thank you Erin! As far as St Paddy Bark I m still looking for candy Leprechauns, hats and shamrocks. Have a great day!
I;ve never had bark of any kind to date! I think that might change soon Marilyn! Pinned and shared!
#ibablogger
Joanne, once you make it you will always have some around!
I love barks and Andes mints! This will definitely need to be made soon. Couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks!!
Thanks Alexis! I hope you like it as much as I did. The two chocolates together are amazing! I did one for St Paddy’ the same time, but I think it looks more like Christmas. I should have removed the red sprinkles. I may post it nyway when the time comes.