Here’s an fun and tasty candy confection to make. This White Chocolate Pretzel bark can be made with your favorite candy mix-ins and is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Making homemade candy can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done it before. Here’s a great idea for that will put a smile on just about anyone’s face!
Here’s some good reasons to try this recipe:
- No thermometers or special equipment needed.
- This is a recipe that can be customized with almost any candy you’d like.
- Easy to put together and doesn’t take too long.
- A great idea for a homemade gift of holiday bark.
- Sweet candy and salty pretzels are the perfect combination!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the full recipe and list of ingredients, please scroll to the recipe card below.
- Semi Sweet Chocolate: A block or chips is fine.
- White Chocolate: White chocolate chips or a block, to pour over the dark chocolate.
- Pretzels: Pretzel twists or pretzel sticks, either will work well in this recipe.
- Assorted Candy: Use small chocolates, gummy candy, jelly beans.
Step-By Step Instructions
- Start by adding water to a medium sized saucepan, and let it come to a gentle boil over medium-low heat.
- Use a heat safe bowl (metal works well) to set inside the saucepan, but not touching the water.
- Add the chocolate to the bowl, stirring it occasionally until it melts.
- Remove the bowl from the saucepan (use a kitchen towel, it’ll be hot).
5. Smear the melted chocolate in a rectangular shape on the prepared cookie sheet, not too thin. (Use a rimmed cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.)
6. Let it cool completely, then use the same process for the white chocolate, smearing it over the dark.
7. Let the two chocolates sit for a minute or two, then press the candy into the bark, using any pattern you wish.
8. Set the pan of bark in a cool place, or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to cool completely.
Tips and Possible Variations
- Use the tip of a sharp knife to break the candy bark apart. Go straight down on the top of the cooled bark to break into smaller pieces.
- Be sure to let the chocolate cool completely before attempting to cut it.
- When placing the candies on top of the chocolate bark, try grouping the candies together a bit. There’s no wrong way to do this!
- You can use a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe, but note that a typical bag weighs under a pound, so you’ll need about a bag and a third.
- Use any combination of seasonal candy that you’d like. Use a combination of chocolate candy, hard candy, sprinkles, and jelly beans and gum drops.
- You can microwave the chocolate instead of using a saucepan. Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals.
Serving Ideas
- This is a fun recipe to put in cellophane bags and gift to your friends, give as party favors or have handy for birthday parties, weddings and bridal showers, this easy recipe also makes a great holiday gift.
- You can use any kind of candy you’d like on top. Candy canes, rainbow sprinkles, large pretzel pieces, anything goes for this sweet and salty treat!
- Having a party? Make some Chocolate Covered Oreos, some Rice Krispy Treats (my favorite ever version!) some tasty Chocolate Covered Pecans, and these mini blueberry pies.
Frequently Asked Questions
An airtight container in a cool place (less than 70 degrees) is ideal, or the refrigerator (preferred) for up to two weeks.
Use small cellophane gift bags, available online or in craft stores. Tie the bags with a ribbon and display them in a large basket for giving.
Yes! Have fun experimenting with different kinds of candies and flavors, change this recipe up seasonally!
Several weeks when stored properly (in a cool place, less than 70 degrees).
More Recipes to Try
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: A real treat!
- Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats: These are the best.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: These no bake bites are tasty and portable.
- Brownie Batter Hummus: A fun platter to share at gatherings.
- Dairy Free Hot Chocolate: A rich and indulgent drink.
- Easy Autumn Snack Mix Recipe: This is a favorite seasonal snacking recipe!
- Easy Chocolate Bark with Pretzels: Another great bark recipe.
- Strawberry Cheesecakes in Jar: A fantastic, easy and no bake recipe.
- Decorated Chocolate Covered Strawberries: These are just fantastic.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans: An all-time favorite!
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies: Super cute and fun to eat.
- Banana Snack Cake: A really moist, flavorful cake.
- Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon: A fantastic version that everyone loves!
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Easy White Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Ingredients
- 1 pound Semi-Sweet Chocolate see note
- 8 ounces White Chocolate
- 1 cup Pretzel Sticks, Salted
- 2 cups Assorted Seasonal Candy See note
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. To melt the chocolate, make a double-boiler by using a medium saucepan and filling it with it a few inches of water. Bring to a gentle boil (medium heat, not a rolling boil.) Place the metal bowl (or heat safe glass bowl) inside the saucepan. The bowl should comfortably sit in the saucepan without touching the water.
- Next, place the semi-sweet chocolate in the bowl and let it sit for a few minutes to melt. Stir occasionally with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth. Carefully remove the bowl out of the saucepan (use a towel to catch any hot water drippings) and stir the chocolate a few more times. Pour the chocolate down the middle of the parchment-lined baking sheet, then spread it into a nine or ten inch rectangle. Let it cool completely by placing it in the refrigerator or freezer for 15 minutes, or setting it in a cool place for about 30 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is set, repeat the process with the white chocolate by melting it and pouring it down the middle of the chocolate layer, and spreading it into a smaller rectangle. The two chocolates will mingle and melt a little. Next, place the pretzels and seasonal candy in decorative shapes all over the top. Let it cool completely before breaking it up with a knife and serving.
Notes
- You can use a bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips for this recipe, but note that a typical bag weighs under a pound, so you’ll need about a bag and a third.
- Use any combination of seasonal candy that you’d like. I’d suggest a combination of chocolate candy, hard candy like conversation hearts, a jelly bean variety for color and a gum drop type of candy.
- Use sprinkles too, if you’d like.
Nutrition
- Super important to read the whole recipe before you begin
- Pay attention to the ingredient list and photos for the recipe
- If possible, prep your ingredients a little before you start
- Always use a sharp knife for safety
- Use the size of pan called for in the recipe
- For savory recipes, taste and season as you go
- Buy fresh, organic ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible
- This post was updated with improved text instructions January, 2025.
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