The 15 Chocolate Bark Recipes That Taste Better Than Cookies

Manuela Zangara
·3 min read

Chocolate Bark

Christmas is my favorite time of the year, but I must admit that I'm not a huge fan of shopping. I prefer to make my own presents to give family and friends.  Anyone who made it onto my nice list will be gifted with any slew of homemade treat, from homemade jam and infused liquors to DIY Spice Mixes and my personal favorite, chocolate bark.

Who doesn’t like chocolate? If you are a chocoholic like me, try one of these 15 drool-worthy chocolate bark recipes out on Santa, also known as the ultimate holiday critic.

Related: 25 Easy No-Bake Christmas Candy Recipes

There's something here for whatever direction Santa's cravings swing: from Almond and Cranberry Bark, Peppermint Snowflake Bark, Reindeer Christmas Bark, to Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Bark—we've even got Banana Pudding Bark! Plus, candy bark looks so pretty displayed on pretty trays around the room. Kind of like stained glass, but make it chocolate.

Related: 200+ Christmas Cookies Your Family Will Love this Holiday

Best Chocolate Bark Christmas Recipes

<p>Donna Elick</p><p>The Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark is beautiful and delicious. A base of creamy white chocolate and peppermint candy bark gets packed with <a href="https://parade.com/842041/pambeth/3-ingredient-3-step-oreo-dipped-christmas-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Oreo cookie pieces;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Oreo cookie pieces</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07643RH61?tag=paradedigital-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses</a> throughout. Only requiring 10 minutes to whip up, you have no excuse not to make this festive holiday sweet!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://parade.com/241369/donnaelick/ultimate-homemade-holiday-gift-peppermint-oreo-candy-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peppermint Oreo Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peppermint Oreo Bark</a></strong></p>
<p>Manu’s Menu</p><p>Fruity, nutty, and supremely chocolately. This chocolate bark is the perfect Christmas gift!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.manusmenu.com/almond-and-cranberry-bark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Almond and Cranberry Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Almond and Cranberry Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Glue Sticks and Gumdrops</p><p>Yes, you read that right! Banana. Pudding. Bark! This bark is a fun twist on a classic dessert. It'll make a great food gift for the holidays!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://gluesticksgumdrops.com/banana-pudding-bark-candy-dessert/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Banana Pudding Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Banana Pudding Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Good Life Eats</p><p>This dark and white chocolate swirled bark is loaded with tasty super foods: berries, almonds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe:</strong><a href="https://www.goodlifeeats.com/bittersweet-chocolate-swirl-fruit-and-nut-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Bittersweet Chocolate Swirl Fruit and Nut Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Bittersweet Chocolate Swirl Fruit and Nut Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>See Mom Click</p><p>This recipe is so easy to make and perfect for a holiday party. It's as pretty as it is tasty!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://seemomclick.com/pomegranate-pistachio-bark-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pomegranate Pistachio Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Pomegranate Pistachio Bark</strong></a></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1034942/parade/pistachio-torte-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Pistachio Torte Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Pistachio Torte Recipe</a></strong></p>
<p>Sunday Supper Movement</p><p>This bark recipe is one of the easiest homemade candies you can make during the holidays and a tasty dessert option to add to your buffet!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://sundaysuppermovement.com/christmas-bark-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Christmas Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Reindeer Christmas Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Manu’s Menu</p><p>The perfect Christmas gift, delicious and a bit exotic!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.manusmenu.com/lime-and-macadamia-nut-bark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Lime and Macadamia Nut Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Lime and Macadamia Nut Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Marsha’s Baking Addiction</p><p>A deliciously thick and creamy layer of milk chocolate that is generously topped with broken biscuits, and mini marshmallows!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://marshasbakingaddiction.com/smores-chocolate-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:S’mores Chocolate Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>S’mores Chocolate Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Cooking with Amber</p><p>This recipe is a really quick and simple treat made with dark chocolate, peanut butter baking chips and crunchy peanuts sprinkled over the top.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.simplymaderecipes.com/peanut-butter-swirl-chocolate-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>This bark is festive and quick to prepare and it is inexpensive too!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.easyanddelish.com/peppermint-snowflake-bark-10-holiday-money-saving-tips/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peppermint Snowflake Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Peppermint Snowflake Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Bake Play Smile</p><p>A simple no-bake bark that takes just 5 minutes to prepare (and even less to disappear).</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://bakeplaysmile.com/christmas-shortbread-raspberry-chocolate-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Christmas Shortbread, Raspberry & Chocolate Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Christmas Shortbread, Raspberry & Chocolate Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Cupcakes and Kale Chips</p><p>An easy chocolate candy recipe inspired by a favorite coffee shop drink with only five ingredients for Christmas, Valentine's Day, or any day that calls for chocolate.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://cupcakesandkalechips.com/salted-caramel-mocha-chocolate-bark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Salted Caramel Mocha Chocolate Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Salted Caramel Mocha Chocolate Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Family Spice</p><p>Beautiful and elegant, this bark is an easy treat to whip up this Holiday Season.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://familyspice.com/white-chocolate-rose-bark-with-raisins/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:White Chocolate Rose Bark with Raisins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>White Chocolate Rose Bark with Raisins</strong></a></p>
<p>Our Happy Mess</p><p>This easy sweet and salty milk chocolate bark is packed with caramel, peanuts and pretzels and tastes like the best candy bar ever.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.ourhappymess.com/sweet-and-salty-chocolate-bark/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet and Salty Chocolate Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Sweet and Salty Chocolate Bark</strong></a></p>
<p>Manu’s Menu</p><p>This bark is quick, easy and just plain delicious!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: </strong><a href="https://www.manusmenu.com/white-chocolate-apricot-pistachio-bark" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:White Chocolate Apricot Pistachio Bark;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>White Chocolate Apricot Pistachio Bark</strong></a></p>