Creamy white chocolate and buttery caramel cover salty pretzels in Halloween chocolate bark. Top with Halloween themed sprinkles for a festive treat. These are easy to make and my most asked for recipe. Great for sharing with friends.
Just a few days left to make something fun for Halloween. If you’re not into making monsters or bats, you can go an easier route and make make a caramel coated white chocolate bark with Halloween sprinkles. Don’t have Halloween themed sprinkles? Just go with orange and black. No one can resist this bark.
Why you’ll love halloween chocolate bark
- It’s a fun, festive snack that people can’t help but enjoy
- The sweet and salty snack is scrumptious
- Makes a great gift for someone special
- Only 4 ingredients to prepare this Halloween treat!
What you’ll need
- Mini pretzels – you can use any size or shape you like.
- White chocolate – Since white chocolate is the main ingredient here, I would suggest using the best white chocolate in your budget. When I’m splurging I’ll use Lindt brand. My second choice is Ghiradelli White Chocolate baking bar.
- Sprinkles – you can find these in the grocery or Target around the holidays.
How do you make halloween chocolate bark
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 10 x 15 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Spread pretzels on parchment paper, they can overlap.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for about 3 minutes, until a candy thermometer reads 300º. Do not stir. Pour over pretzel layer and bake for 10 minutes.
Step 4
While the pretzels are baking, place white chocolate in a microwave safe glass bowl and microwave on medium power for 21/2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Step 5
Remove pretzel mixture from the oven and drizzle white chocolate over the top. If adding sprinkles, do so while it’s still hot. Let cool slightly and then place in freezer for about 15 minutes until set. Remove and break into pieces.
Pro tip: Put some bark in a fun holiday tupperware and gift it to someone who needs some encouragement. This makes a fun gift!
I sent some to Nana last week and she offered some to a friend. Her friend told her that it was too good to share, she should be keeping it all to herself. Well I agree it is pretty amazing, but Nana knows I’ll make her another batch so she can share away.
White Chocolate over caramel and salty pretzels may be my favorite combination. And who can resist pumpkin and bat sprinkles. Keep this recipe in mind for Christmas gifts.
FAQ’s and tips
White chocolate is made with cocoa butter, milk solids, sugar and vanilla but it does not include the cocoa solids. Cocoa butter is what gives all chocolate that creamy texture, while the nibs of the cocoa bean are ground into a paste which provides the chocolate flavor that is absent in white chocolate. If you want the dark chocolate flavor, then you will want to make Chocolate Caramel Bark and add some orange pumpkin sprinkles.
You will want to buy a quality chocolate brand to make this recipe so it’s worth munching on. I recommend Lindt or Ghiradelli.
Candy melts do not replace chocolate. They do not taste like chocolate and are not a substitute. You will appreciate the chocolate flavor in this recipe but it will not be the same if you use candy melts.
Once you begin to warm up and melt your chocolate, any other liquids added to the process will create a lumpy texture. Be sure to use a clean, dry spoon when stirring your chocolate.
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Halloween Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 6 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 20 ounces white chocolate coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 10 x 15 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread pretzels on parchment paper, they can overlap.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for about 3 minutes, until a candy thermometer reads 300º. Do not stir. Pour over pretzel layer and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the pretzels are baking, place white chocolate in a microwave safe glass bowl and microwave on medium power for 21/2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Remove pretzel mixture from the oven and drizzle white chocolate over the top. If adding sprinkles, do so while it’s still hot. Let cool slightly and then place in freezer for about 15 minutes until set. Remove and break into pieces.
Barbara’s Tips + Notes
- Try to use the best white chocolate in your budget
- Sprinkles can be colorful or halloween shaped for the finishing touch
- Don’t worry if our butter and brown sugar separate, when it bakes it will all come together.
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