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Looking for a simple and fun Halloween activity to do with your kids this season? Look no further than Halloween Bark! This festive treat is perfect for little hands to help with, and it’s loaded with all the best flavors of the spooky season. The best part? You can mix and match your favorite ingredients to create your own unique Halloween treat.

Make sure to also check out our recipe for a Candy Cookie Bar. This recipe is great if you have lots of leftover candy from Halloween events or are looking for a way to use leftover Halloween candy a bit more creatively. 

Easy Halloween Bark

Ingredients:

  • Graham Crackers
  • Almond Bark
  • Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet works best)
  • Pretzel Sticks
  • Candy Corn
  • Halloween-themed Sprinkles (like these ones with eyeballs!) 
  • Mini Reese’s Pieces
  • Oreo Cookies
  • Anything else you want to add!

Note: You can use all Chocolate here if you would like for the base! Almond bark is cheaper and very easy to work with (no tempering required!). It’s not technically a chocolate at all. In the instructions below, we have you melt some chocolate chips in the melted almond bark. This gives the base a more realistic chocolate flavor, as well as a fun design when you spread it with the white almond bark! 

Ingredients for Halloween Bark

Instructions:

  1. Lay the Base: Start by covering a cookie sheet with a layer of graham crackers. We like using a jelly roll sheet with sides. This will be the foundation of your Halloween bark.
  2. Melt the Almond Bark: Melt your almond bark according to the package instructions. Once melted, carefully pour it over the graham crackers, spreading it out evenly. You can use as much Almond Bark as you want. We made ours with a bit thinner of a base (we used three squares of Almond Bark). But, you can make yours a bit thicker if you want! 
  3. Add Chocolate Chips: Quickly sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the warm almond bark. Let the heat of the almond bark melt the chocolate chips a bit, then use a spatula or spoon to swirl the chocolate around, creating a fun and spooky design.
  4. Top It Off: While the almond bark is still warm, it’s time to have some fun with toppings! Add pretzel sticks for a salty crunch, candy corn for a pop of color, mini Reese’s Pieces for some peanut butter goodness, Oreo cookie pieces for extra texture, and, of course, Halloween sprinkles to make it festive. Feel free to get creative and add whatever else you and your kids love!
  5. Set and Break: Once all the toppings are on, gently press them down so they stick to the bark. Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for 10-15 minutes, or until the almond bark and chocolate are completely hardened.
  6. Break It Up: Once set, break the bark into fun, bite-sized pieces. Now, you have a colorful, delicious, and spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween!

You could also place these in a cellophane bag to pass out as Halloween treats to friends and family! 

Halloween Bark being made
Spread on the Almond Bark
Halloween Bark being made
Add the Choclate Chips and swirl once melted
Halloween bark finished
Such a Fun Halloween Treat!

Why We Love Halloween Bark

Not only is this recipe easy, but it’s also a great way to let your kids get creative in the kitchen. They can help with everything from sprinkling the toppings to breaking the bark into pieces once it’s set. Plus, Halloween Bark is a great treat to serve at parties, package up for friends, or simply enjoy at home as a festive snack.

This recipe is versatile, so feel free to customize it with your favorite Halloween candies and flavors. Whether you’re making it for a party, a school event, or just for fun at home, Halloween Bark is sure to be a hit!