Our Reese's Pieces Milk chocolate Halloween bark is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for the spooky season. This chocolate bark recipe is quick, easy, and fun to make, and it's a great way to get the whole family involved in the Halloween festivities.
Why You Will Love Halloween Bark Recipe
The best part about chocolate bark is that you can customize it any way you like. Add your favorite Halloween candies, sprinkles, or even colors to make a unique and delicious treat.
- Easy to make. As mentioned above, this recipe is incredibly easy to make, even for beginner cooks. All you need to do is melt chocolate and sprinkle on candy.
- Customizable. You can customize this recipe to your liking by using any type of Halloween candy that you enjoy. You can also use different types of chocolate, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
- Festive. This milk chocolate Halloween bark is a fun and festive treat that is perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treaters.
- Delicious. Of course, the most important reason to make this recipe is because it is simply delicious! The combination of milk chocolate and Halloween candy is a classic for a reason.
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Halloween Candy Bark Ingredients
Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in your sweet tooth, and what better way to do that than with a batch of homemade chocolate bark? This recipe is quick, easy, and fun to make, and it's a great way to get the whole family involved in the Halloween festivities.
You'll need the following to make this bark candy recipe.
- Milk chocolate candy wafers or chocolate chips
- Orange candy melts
- Candy corn
- Reese's Pieces candies
- Mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups
- Orange Gummy monster teeth candies
- Halloween sprinkles
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Chocolate Bark
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Melt The Milk Chocolate
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the milk chocolate wafers or chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
Melt The Orange Candy Wafers
- Melt the orange candy melts in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the melted orange candy over the melted milk chocolate layer.
Swirl The Halloween Candy Bark
- Using a utensil, swirl the melted orange candy drizzle into melted milk chocolate layer for the swirled design.
Decorate With Halloween Candy
- Sprinkle the Halloween candy corn, Reese's Pieces candies, Mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and sprinkles over the melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened completely. Position the large gummy decorations last.
- Once the bark has hardened, break it into pieces and enjoy!
Kelly's Personal Recipe Notes
This Halloween bark recipe is such a fun project to make with kids. Once you've supervised the melting and spreading of the chocolate chips or candy wafers. They can sprinkle the decorative candies safely.
Halloween chocolate bark is a fun treat to share with friends and family. Break the chocolate bark up in pieces, put in baggies with a twist tie, and share as a treat with friends and family!
Serving Suggestions
Milk chocolate Halloween bark can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be served with a variety of other treats. Bundle the bark pieces up in baggies and serve at you Halloween party, or just share as You've Just Been Boo'd treats.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few substitutions and variations when making this Halloween Chocolate Bark Candy:
- Substitute the gummy monster teeth with any fun Halloween themed gummy candies, such as worms or eyeballs.
- You can use semi sweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- You can change the colors and candy choices to fit any festive holiday.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this Halloween chocolate bark recipe.
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Storage Options
- Milk chocolate Halloween bark can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this Halloween Chocolate Bark.
- For the best results, use high-quality chocolate chips or wafers.
- Be careful not to over heat the chocolate, or it will stiffen or seize.
- If you are using a microwave to melt the chocolate, be sure to stir it every 30 seconds to prevent it from seizing.
- I double boiler works best as the gentle heat lets the chocolate melt smooth and creamy.
- Get creative with this chocolate bark recipe, try using different types of chocolate, candy, and sprinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any type of chocolate chips or wafers that you enjoy. Milk chocolate chips are the most popular choice for this recipe, but you can also use dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or a combination of the three.
Yes, you can use chocolate chips to make chocolate bark. However, it's important to note that chocolate chips are not specifically designed for melting. They often contain stabilizers and other ingredients that cause stiffening or seizing. Be sure to use a double boiler when melting more than 4 oz of chocolate chips.
The safest way is to use a double boiler. To do this, fill the bottom of a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and stir occasionally until they are melted.
Yes, you can also melt chocolate in the microwave. To do this, place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on medium power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, or it will seize.
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📖 Recipe
Reese's Pieces Halloween Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 12 oz Milk chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafer
- 4 oz Orange candy melts
- 2 oz Candy corn
- 2 oz Reese's Pieces candies
- 2 oz Mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups
- 1 oz Halloween sprinkles
- 2 oz Orange Gummy monster teeth candies
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the milk chocolate wafers or chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until melted and smooth.12 oz Milk chocolate chips
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Melt the orange candy melts in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring frequently until melted and smooth.4 oz Orange candy melts
- Drizzle the melted orange candy over the melted milk chocolate layer.
- Using a utensil, swirl the melted orange candy drizzle into melted milk chocolate layer for the swirled design.
- Sprinkle the Halloween candy corn, Reese's Pieces candies, Mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and sprinkles over the melted chocolate.2 oz Candy corn, 2 oz Reese's Pieces candies, 2 oz Mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups, 2 oz Orange Gummy monster teeth candies, 1 oz Halloween sprinkles
- Refrigerate the bark for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate has hardened completely. Position the large gummy decorations last.
- Once the bark has hardened, break it into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best results, use high-quality chocolate chips or wafers.
- Be careful not to over heat the chocolate, or it will stiffen or seize.
- If you are using a microwave to melt the chocolate, be sure to stir it every 30 seconds to prevent it from seizing.
- I double boiler works best as the gentle heat lets the chocolate melt smooth and creamy.
- Get creative with this chocolate bark recipe, try using different types of chocolate, candy, and sprinkles.
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