Description
This festive Christmas Bark with Red Velvet Cookie combines creamy milk chocolate, crunchy mint M&Ms, and flavorful red velvet cookie pieces for a delightful holiday treat that's easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Toppings
- 1 7 oz package mint M&Ms
- 8 red velvet sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Prepare cookie pieces: Place the red velvet sandwich cookies into a ziplock bag and carefully break them into small pieces by gently crushing with a heavy pot or rolling pin, taking care not to pulverize them completely.
- Melt chocolate: Place the milk chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add butter: Melt the butter or margarine separately and pour it into the melted chocolate bowl, stirring well to incorporate for a silky texture.
- Spread chocolate: Line a cookie sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the lined sheet and use your hands or a spatula to evenly spread and press the chocolate into a flat layer across the pan.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the crushed red velvet cookie pieces and mint M&Ms over the surface of the chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate so they adhere well.
- Chill the bark: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate bark to set and harden completely.
- Serve and store: Once chilled, break the bark into irregular pieces. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.
Notes
- Use good quality milk chocolate chips for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
- Be gentle when breaking the red velvet cookies to maintain some chunkiness for added texture.
- Line the cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper to make removal and cleanup easier.
- If desired, substitute mint M&Ms with other festive candies like crushed candy canes or white chocolate chips.
- To speed up setting time, you can also place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent melting or softening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (assuming 24 pieces)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
