Leftover Holiday Candy? Repurpose leftover holiday candy and nuts into yummy candy Bark with ease. So easy for any holiday or party any time of the year! Christmas, Halloween and Easter Holidays definitely produce a variety of candy (or sales to stock up!)
How To Make Holiday Candy Bark
Materials
Baking sheet
Parchment Paper
Glass bowl
Ingredients
Leftover Candy
Chocolate or White Chocolate melted, 1 bag of chips or 1-2 Bag of melts
Sprinkles optional.
How To Make
Prepare all the candy, nuts, decorations. Unwrap candy, chop nuts, chop candy if needed.
Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the chips or melts in the microwave in a glass bowl or the bowl of your choice which is microwaveable.
Microwave on high 1 minute and check. Use 30 second increments after the first minute. After each 30 sec check the chocolate and stir. Check if the chocolate is melted to a spreadable consistency.
With a spatula spread the chocolate mixture over the parchment paper. Thickness should be enough to cover the paper, about 1/4 inch thick.
Add the chopped or whole candy, nuts and sprinkles if desired. Randomly sprinkle over the chocolate mixture.
Freeze or put in refrigerator to set.
Break apart into triangles pieces. Store covered and can store in refrigerator if in danger of melting.
Which Candy, Nuts, Raisins Work Well
There can be trial and error with choosing the best leftover candy. Chopping the candy into bite size pieces is helpful. Raisins, coconut and nuts can usually be used from the package.
Leftover candy canes work well but should be chopped.
Leftover Easter Bunnies work well but should be cut up into smaller pieces.
Chocolate can be testy when melted and each type of chocolate has its' own correct temp to melt. I have found using the microwave on high for 1 minute, check and stir, then in 30 second increments does work well.
I have heard people talk about making holiday bark, but I have never made any. I am reminded of some leftover coconut in my fridge. I do hate waste and this sounds like a great way to make a delicious treat with leftovers.
ReplyDeleteI discovered over Christmas that holiday bark is a favorite with my grandsons. So your recipe for leftover holiday candy sounds like a winner. Thanks, Tracey.
ReplyDeleteI made peppermint chocolate bark during the holidays using sugar-free whit and dark chocolate, cacao butter, peppermint extract and sugar-free peppermint candies. It was scrumptious! For anyone who has never made chocolate bark at home, it’s so quick, easy and delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this great recipe and your tips. I have never made Holiday Bark but it sounds easy and delicious !
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea for those who want to know what goes into their candy!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, this and me would be crazy. I have a sweet tooth that just never takes a holiday! So any kind of candy, chocolates and baked goods make my mouth waterr and I don't care if it's left over candy either. Thanks Tracey for all this fun and good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! What a wonderful way to use up any leftover candies - This is sure to get eaten!
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