Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Let’s celebrate with this fun and Easy Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark Recipe. When you have a party to go to or want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an easy recipe, this is for you!
I’ve made a lot of bark desserts over the years. However, my grandkids asked me if we could add different ingredients to the bark. We decided to update this post with some new and fun options. I hope you enjoy making it for your family and friends!
I thought, “That is such a great idea.” We can add sprinkles, white chocolate candy pearls, and whatever sweet add-ons we can find! When you think about it, Valentine’s Day isn’t far off. Let’s all plan ahead and prepare to make this delicious chocolate bark treat for those we love.
How to Make Easy Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark Recipe
You may be afraid this chocolate bark is hard to make. It’s not! It’s as easy as melting chocolate chips in the microwave. From there, you’ll follow the steps to make fun Valentine’s Day Bark. You can hand the final product out to neighbors, friends, and loved ones.
I think this bark is fun because it’s so different! Plus, it’s something you can do with the kids or grandkids. It’s not expensive, and it’s a hands-on recipe everyone will enjoy making and eating. Keep reading to discover the steps to make this easy Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark recipe.
Kitchen Tools Needed
Ingredients – Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark
- Milk Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips add a sweet taste and texture to this bark treat.
- Red Sprinkles: Red little bits of chocolate-flavored candies, typically made with white chocolate, don’t melt. It’s such a fun addition to the chocolate bark!
- Pink Sprinkles: Little bits of chocolate-flavored candies, typically made with white chocolate, also don’t melt. It adds a fun flair to the chocolate bark that people love!
- Pink Chocolate Candy Pearls: A beautiful pink decorative round chocolate ball made with high-quality chocolate with a pink coating that adds a visually appealing Valentine’s look to the chocolate bark.
- White Chocolate Candy Pearls: A white decorative round chocolate ball made with high-quality chocolate with a white coating that adds a visually appealing element to the chocolate bark.
- Hershey’s Kisses (chopped fine, I used Peppermint Ones): A popular and delicious small piece of chocolate candy shaped like a teardrop with a flat bottom. Each piece is individually wrapped in foil and contains sugar, chocolate, milk, soy lecithin, cocoa butter, lactose, milk fat, and artificial flavor.
Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe
Step One: Place Chocolate Chips in a Bowl
Start by placing your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step Two: Melt Chocolate Chips – Line Baking Sheet – Pour Melted Chocolate
Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring constantly until melted. Line a baking sheet or pan with parchment paper, then pour the melted chocolate onto it.
Step Three: Smooth Out the Melted Chocolate – Sprinkle w/ Sprinkles
Using a large silicone or offset spatula, spread the melted chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with your chosen sprinkles.
Step Four: Add Candy to Decorate the Bark
Add chocolate candy balls. Add chopped Hershey Kisses. You’re layering different colors of sprinkles and chopped kisses to make it festive.
Step Five: Freeze for 1 Hour – Break into Pieces
You can see all the different sprinkles and balls before you freeze it. Freeze for one hour, and break into pieces.
Finished Product
Different Variations of Easy Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark
This recipe is great for Valentine’s Day, but can you make a variety of this bark dessert for different occasions? YES! Anything sweet and flavorful can be added to this chocolate bark. You can keep it plain, but it won’t look as festive for the chosen holiday.
You can choose to make many variations with this bark, and you’ll want to use your creativity. Kids will LOVE making this with you!
Easy Chocolate Valentine’s Day Bark Recipe
Chocolate Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-12 ounce Milk Chocolate Chips
- Red Sprinkles
- Pink Sprinkles
- Pink Chocolate Candy Balls
- White Chocolate Candy Balls
- Hershey's Kisses (chopped fine, I used Peppermint Ones)
Instructions
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Start by placing your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring constantly until melted. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour melted chocolate out on to the paper.
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Smooth melted chocolate out in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with your sprinkles.
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Add chocolate candy balls. Add chopped Hershey Kisses. You are basically layering different colors of sprinkles and chopped kisses to make it festive.
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Freeze for one hour, and break into pieces.
Notes
How do you break up chocolate bark?
What if you can’t break up chocolate bark? Chocolate bark is more straightforward to break up than you might think. Hold the chocolate with foil so you don’t leave messy fingerprints on it.
From there, you can break it apart with your hands! Use a wooden spoon if the bark is too thick and stubborn.
What is the best way to store chocolate bark?
I recommend storing any leftover chocolate bark in an airtight container. You’re welcome to wrap each piece individually in plastic or parchment paper. This will help keep each piece additionally fresh.
The bark will keep at room temperature for roughly 5-7 days. The bark should stay fresh for 2-3 weeks if stored in the refrigerator.
Can chocolate bark be frozen?
Yes! This chocolate bark freezes well. I recommend wrapping each piece of bark in plastic wrap or parchment paper. I like to place the individually wrapped pieces in a gallon-size freezer bag. The chocolate bark should be good for about 6 months if properly wrapped and stored in the freezer.
What toppings can be used to decorate the chocolate bark?
What’s fun about this recipe is its versatility. I made this recipe for Valentine’s Day, so I used red/pink sprinkles and white/pink chocolate pearls. Here are some fun and delicious ideas if you want to make this chocolate bark recipe with other colored decorations and new flavors.
- Finely chopped nuts – Almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, peanuts, cashews, or walnuts – add additional protein and a savory crunch!
- Drizzled with melted white or dark chocolate, topped with sea salt
- Topped with finely ground hemp seeds
- Dried fruit – Cherries, goji berries, apricots, raisins, or dried cranberries – would be great options for added fiber!
- Drizzled with melted peanut butter or melted peanut butter cups
- Topped with shredded coconut
- To make peppermint bark, add a little peppermint oil to the melted chocolate. Yum!
Chocolate Truffles by Linda
Final Word
Well, you probably know I love chocolate by now. This easy chocolate bark recipe is perfect whenever you want a piece or two of chocolate candy. It also makes a great gift for friends and family!
Most of the ingredients you may have in your pantry, so let me know if you make this with family or friends using your creative touch. I’d love to hear your story. May God bless this world, Linda
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