If Christmas had a flavour, this would be it. Sweet, crunchy, chocolatey and just a little bit sparkly, this Christmas chocolate bark is the kind of festive treat that looks fancy but is secretly ridiculously easy to make.
It’s the perfect way to use up leftover candy canes and M&Ms, keep little hands busy, and whip up something that feels special without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
- 350g Chocolate of your choice (Milk, Dark or White)
- Peppermint Candy Canes
- Gold Star Sprinkles
- Christmas M&Ms
Instructions
1. Line a tray with greaseproof baking paper. Set aside.
2. Unwrap the candy canes and break them into smaller pieces. Place in a snap-lock bag and hit it gently with a rolling pin, resulting in smashed and splintered candy canes. Perfect.
3. Heat the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts on high setting until smooth and silky when stirred. Be careful not to overheat, or it will seize!
4. Working quickly, pour the melted chocolate onto the baking paper-lined tray and spread with a spatula. Don’t spread it too thin!
5. Dust the top of the chocolate slab with the crushed peppermint candy canes, followed by the M&Ms and a scattering of gold stars.
6. When happy with your topping, refrigerate for half an hour.
Once it’s set and snapped into shards, it’s ready to steal the show. Pop it into cellophane bags or jars, tie with a ribbon, and you’ve got an instant homemade gift that everyone loves. Whether it’s for neighbours, teachers, carers or just a sneaky treat stash at home, this one is guaranteed to disappear fast.
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