Boo Bark

Halloween will soon be here.  It's time to plan some fun treats. 

This Halloween Bark is soooo yummy.  It's the easiest thing to make and only takes a few minutes.  It looks great, but the taste makes it.  Great to package up and  give to friends and family.

Boo Bark

Ingredients:

1 package white Almond Bark (Find this in any grocery store by the baking chocolates.)

1/2 package orange candy melts (You can find this in any craft store.)

4 to 8 cups seasonal candies and treats—such as:

            Oreos, broken into fourths                                       Pretzels

            Candy corn                                                                 Saltine crackers, broken in half

            Mini marshmallows                                                   Kiss candies

            Reese’s Pieces                                                            Graham crackers, broken in half

            M&Ms

Peanut butter cups, chopped                                       Peanuts

Use whatever sounds good.  I like a good mix of sweet and salty.

Directions:

Put all candies and treats in a large bowl.

Melt the Almond Bark in the microwave for 1 minute.  Stir, then melt for additional 20 seconds at a time, until the Almond Bark is melted and smooth.  Stir after each 20 seconds. (Or melt it in a double boiler.)

Pour the melted Almond Bark over the candies and stir well.  Don’t stir too vigorously.  You don’t want to break up the candies too much.

Spread mixture onto a foil lined cookie sheet. Place it in the fridge to cool for a few minutes--about 10 minutes.

Place the candy melts in a quart size Ziploc bag.  Melt in 20 second intervals in the microwave, kneading after each  20 seconds, until the candy is melted and smooth with NO lumps. 

Use scissors and snip off one corner of the bag.  Squeeze the bag to drizzle the candy melt over the mixture on the cookie sheet.   

You can sprinkle on some cake decorating candies, coconut, or chocolate chips if you want.  Sprinkles look great!

Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for 15 to 30 minutes to set up.  Make sure it is hardened before you try to break it.  Break into pieces and store in a covered container. You can break it with your hands, rolling pin, or even a clean hammer.

 

(I like lots of goodies in mine.  I usually use about 8 cups of treats.)

Go make some now and share with your friends and family.  They'll love it.