Grinch Bark Recipe is so much fun to make during the holiday season. With only 4 ingredients, this festive treat with heart sprinkles is the perfect movie night snack.
Satisfy your sweet tooth and make this super easy Grinch Chocolate Bark recipe. The vibrant green with sprinkles make this Christmas bark so festive. It is easy enough to whip up a batch to watch the Grinch movie. Also, try Melted Snowman Bark.
Grinch Brownies and Grinch Cake Balls are more fun Christmas treats you can make to enjoy for a Grinch Stole Christmas party or movie theme. We love making Grinch Desserts for all of our holiday plans during the Christmas season.
What's in this post: Grinch Bark
What is Grinch Bark?
It is candy melts that have been melted and spread on a baking sheet. The mixture is then topped with sprinkles. In this case, it is Christmas sprinkles and hearts.
Once the mixture hardens, it is so easy to break the candy bark into pieces for a tasty Grinch themed treat. We even make a patriotic version with this Red White and Blue Bark to enjoy year round.
Ingredients
- Green Chocolate Candy Melts. I love to use candy melts because they melt so smoothly.
- Green M&Ms. You only need the green ones. Let the kids help you.
- Green Sprinkles. Any type of green sprinkles you like.
- Red Candy Hearts. Makes the treat so festive for a Grinch theme.
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Variations and Substitutions
- Peppermint Extract. You can add ½ teaspoon Peppermint extract for a mint flavor twist.
- Pretzels. Layer pretzels on the lined baking sheet. Then top as normal with the melted candy mixture. This extra layer will take a little longer to set but adds a nice sweet and salty combination.
- White Chocolate. Melt white chocolate chips and add drops of green food coloring until the desired color. This does not always melt as smooth as candy melts but is another option if desired.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the green chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments stirring after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted. Make sure to stir the melted green candy.
Step 2 – Spread the vibrant green candy melts on the cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 3 – Then sprinkle the M&Ms and sprinkles on top of the melted white chocolate.
Step 4 – Then let the bark sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens (about 2-3 hours). Or you can put the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour. The break the bark into pieces and serve.
Pro Tips
- Use candy melts for the best results. This melts smoother than white chocolate candy.
- Allow the bark to set in the fridge or freezer. The mixture needs to completely set. You can place in the refrigerator or freezer to speed this along.
- Make sure your hands or knife are dry when breaking the candy. If your hands have any moisture on them, it can make the sprinkles bleed. If you use a knife to cut the bark, it also needs to be completely dry.
- Melt the candy increments. You do not want to burn the mixture. Melt the candy 30 seconds at a time and stir after each interval.
- Spread the candy melts as evenly as possible. It does not have to be perfect but try to make it as even as you can. This will make it easier to break later and it will look nicer. You can use a spatula to help even it out.
Storage
Store any leftover bark inside an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve at room temperature by placing on the counter before serving.
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Grinch Bark
Ingredients
- 32 oz Green Chocolate Candy Melts
- 2 Tablespoons Green M&Ms
- 2 Tablespoons Green Sprinkles
- 1 Tablespoon Red Candy Hearts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the green chocolate candy melts in a microwave safe dish. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Spread the melted chocolate out on the parchment paper.
- Then sprinkle the M&Ms and sprinkles on top of the melted white chocolate.
- Then let the bark sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens (about 2-3 hours). Or you can put the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once the chocolate has re-harden, break the bark into pieces and then serve and enjoy!
