Easter Candy Bark Recipe Easy Festive Treat with M&Ms and Pretzels
This festive Easter candy bark combines creamy white chocolate, salty pretzels, and colorful M&Ms for a quick, crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for parties, gifting, or a sweet snack after the egg hunt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz white chocolate or vanilla almond bark (bars or chips)
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms (or any candy-coated chocolate)
- 2–3 tbsp pastel sprinkles (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Break pretzels into bite-sized pieces. Pour M&Ms, sprinkles, and marshmallows (if using) into separate bowls.
- Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring each time, until melted and smooth (about 1.5–2 minutes). Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over simmering water.
- Pour melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick.
- While chocolate is still warm, scatter broken pretzels over the top and press gently. Sprinkle on M&Ms, marshmallows, and sprinkles as desired.
- If using, lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top.
- Refrigerate (or freeze) the tray for 30–45 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Lift bark out of the pan and break into pieces with a sharp knife or by hand.
- Serve on a platter or pack into treat bags. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Prep all toppings before melting chocolate for best results. Work quickly to add toppings while chocolate is warm. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and check chocolate labels. Bark can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Customize with different chocolates, nuts, or candies for seasonal variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz piece (about 1/
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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