Last Updated April 29th, 2024 at 07:32 pm by Lisa
Halloween Candy Bark is a fun, festive treat made with melted chocolate and a mix of candies like candy corn, sprinkles, chocolate pieces, and candy eyeballs.
Pick your favorite sweets from the store or use what you already have at home. Decorate your Halloween chocolate bark with colorful sprinkles, chocolates, licorice, and spooky eyes for an easy, kid-friendly dessert. 👀🎃
Halloween Bark Ingredients
- 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- candy eyeballs
- black licorice, cut into pieces
- Reese’s peanut butter cups, cut into bite-size pieces or halves
- Kit Kat bars, broken into smaller pieces
- Halloween sprinkles
- candy corn
- Prep all toppings before melting the chocolate. Cut licorice and larger candies ahead of time since the chocolate sets quickly.
- Use a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler). Make sure the water is simmering, not boiling. Add the chocolate chips and vegetable oil and stir as they melt. Avoid getting water into the chocolate, which can cause it to seize.
- Stir until the chocolate is glossy. If needed, add a touch more vegetable oil to achieve a smooth pourable consistency.
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Pour and spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula. Quickly decorate with eyeballs, candies, and sprinkles. For variety, layer different chocolates — white, dark, or bittersweet — or tint white chocolate orange, purple, or green for Halloween colors.
- Chill the sheet pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate firms. Cut into shards with a large chef’s knife and store in an airtight container or on a plate in the fridge covered with a zip-top bag.
PRO TIP: Chocolate bark is excellent on its own or chopped and sprinkled over vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
More Candy Bark Decorations and Toppings
You can layer and swirl different chocolates or color white chocolate to match your Halloween palette.
- Brach’s candy pumpkins (halved)
- Reese’s Pieces
- Mini marshmallows
- M&Ms in orange, yellow, purple, and green
- Mini candy bars
- Pretzels
- Peanuts
- Crushed Oreos
- Gummy worms
- Salty potato chips
- Assorted chopped nuts
Chocolate Bark Decorating Tips
- Plan your toppings so colors and textures complement each other.
- Trim large candies into smaller pieces for even distribution.
- Use what you have. Leftover bits of candy make great additions and reduce waste.
- Choose a color theme—classic orange and black, or try purple and green for a spooky look.
- Melt on the stove using a double boiler rather than the microwave for a more controlled melt and smoother chocolate.
- Spooky sugar eyes add instant charm; they come in various sizes and make the bark playful.
- Avoid water contact with the chocolate, which can make it seize. Keep the water at a gentle simmer while melting.
Cut the bark into large shards using a sharp knife. Keep pieces in an airtight container or on a plate covered with a zip-top bag in the refrigerator. On warm days, store in the fridge to prevent melting.
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Halloween Candy Bark Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- candy eyeballs
- black licorice, cut into pieces
- mini Reeses (or peanut butter cups)
- Kit Kat bars
- Halloween sprinkles
- candy corn
Instructions
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Prepare all toppings first. Cut licorice and larger candies so they’re ready to add once the chocolate is melted.
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Place a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water (double boiler). Add chocolate chips and vegetable oil and stir while the chocolate melts. Keep the water at a gentle simmer and avoid any splashes.
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Stir until the chocolate is glossy and smooth. Add a bit more oil if needed to thin it for pouring.
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Line a sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat. Pour and spread the melted chocolate evenly, then quickly press on candy pieces, eyeballs, and sprinkles. Layer different chocolates or color white chocolate for variation.
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Chill until firm, then cut into shards with a large knife. Store in an airtight container or covered plate in the refrigerator.
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Serve as a snack or crumble over ice cream for an extra-special dessert.
Notes
More Chocolate Bark Decorations and Toppings
You can mix white and dark chocolate, swirl them together, or tint white chocolate in Halloween colors like orange, purple, or green for a festive effect.
- Brach’s candy pumpkins (halved)
- Reese’s Pieces
- Mini marshmallows
- M&Ms in Halloween colors
- Mini candy bars
- Pretzels
- Peanuts
- Crushed Oreos
- Gummy worms
- Salty potato chips
- Assorted chopped nuts
Top Decorating Tips
- Plan your toppings so they coordinate and cover the surface evenly.
- Cut large candies into smaller pieces for easier eating and better distribution.
- Use what you have and repurpose leftover candies for decorations.
- Stick to a color theme to create a cohesive, festive look.
- Melt on the stove in a double boiler for smooth, controlled melting rather than using the microwave.
- Spooky sugar eyes add character—use different sizes for variety.
- Keep water away from the chocolate to prevent it from seizing; a gentle simmer is best.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 16 g
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Protein: 2 g