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Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Bark Recipes

November 20, 2015
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
Running short on time? Batches and batches of chocolate bark will be ready in a flash.
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The Quickest Holiday Dessert

Photo: Jennifer Causey
View Recipe: Chocolate-Caramel Bark with Quinoa

This season, there's no need to stress or spend hours in the kitchen. Serve this simple sweet treat at your next party or wrap it up beautifully for your friends. The first ingredient in this dark chocolate bark (psst, it’s quinoa) gives this treat loads of crunch. It’s a whole grain, which definitely makes this sweet even sweeter.

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Trail Mix Chocolate Bark

Photo: Teresa Sabga

A good old nut and raisin blend delivers sugar, salt, and crunch—AKA all things good. Get in the holiday spirit by tossing together a mix featuring festive M&M’S. Healthier than store-bought alternatives, this snack is ideal for holiday gift giving.

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Cranberry-Pistachio Chocolate Bark

Photo: Teresa Sabga
View Recipe: Cranberry-Pistachio Chocolate Bark

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is making bark for all to share. This festive snack lends satisfying texture in every bite. Studded with ruby-red cranberries and flecks of pistachios, it's a gorgeous addition to any cookie tray or gift box, fitting beautifully in a rustic cookie tin.

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Popcorn-Bacon Chocolate Bark

Photo: Teresa Sabga
View Recipe: Popcorn-Bacon Chocolate Bark

Bacon. Popcorn. Chocolate. That's right! This salty-sweet combination is so delicious it should be illegal. Forget stringing popcorn around your tree—this delectable treat is where it's at.

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S'mores Chocolate Bark

Photo: Teresa Sabga

The cure for your summer withdrawals: pillows of perfectly browned marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers sit atop a devilishly-delicious dark chocolate base. After one bite, you’ll be yelling, “Gimme s’more!”

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White Chocolate-Cherry Bark

Photo: Johnny Autry

Make a four-ingredient, no-bake treat in less than 20 minutes. Pack this cherry-spiked bark in your child's bag (or you own) for a creamy-crunchy treat.

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Cranberry-Almond Bark

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View Recipe: Cranberry-Almond Bark

This addictive chocolate confection is a spectacular way to blend cranberries and almonds. You can also vary the recipe with other dried fruits, such as raisins, apricots, figs, or cherries. Wrap in clear plastic and tie with a dark green ribbon for a lovely holiday gift.

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Orange-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

Photo: Teresa Sabga
View Recipe: Orange-Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

Talk about a match made in heaven! Add some sunshine to gloomy winter days by savoring citrus zest that complements the bold and decadent dark chocolate base of this bark. A roasted hazelnut topping is just the cherry on top. There’s no doubt that this dessert will be a holiday showstopper.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Dried cherries and crystallized ginger add a depth of flavor to this simple, four-ingredient chocolate bark. This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth in a delicious way.

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