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White chocolate Christmas bark being spread on parchment paper with colorful candy melts ready for swirling

White Chocolate Christmas Bark

Easy holiday treat made with white chocolate, colorful candy melts, and festive sprinkles
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 24 ounces white chocolate chips or bars, broken into pieces - Ghirardelli or Guittard preferred
  • 3 ounces green candy melts Wilton brand recommended
  • 3 ounces red candy melts buy extra in case of overheating
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles red, green, and white colors
  • 2 tablespoons Christmas M&M's or any festive candy - mini size distributes better

Equipment

  • Large baking sheet
  • Silpat mat or parchment paper
  • Heat-proof bowls
  • Two pots for double boiler (one large, one small)
  • Silicone spatula or offset spatula
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat mat or parchment paper, ensuring it lies completely flat without wrinkles.
  2. Set up double boiler with two pots of different sizes with 1 inch water in each. Bring to gentle simmer (small bubbles, not rolling boil). Place candy melts in separate heat-proof bowls over smaller pot, stirring frequently until smooth, 3-4 minutes per color. If candy melts seize, remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
  3. Melt white chocolate in larger bowl over bigger pot, stirring constantly for 5-7 minutes until silky smooth and warm to touch (100-105°F). Chocolate should pour in smooth ribbon when lifted with spoon.
  4. Quickly spread melted white chocolate onto prepared baking sheet using offset spatula, creating even 1/4-inch thick layer from center outward.
  5. Drop small spoonfuls (about 1 teaspoon each) of colored candy melts randomly across white chocolate surface, then use toothpicks to create gentle swirl patterns without over-mixing.
  6. Immediately sprinkle Christmas candies and sprinkles over surface while warm. Press gently to ensure they stick.
  7. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or let set at room temperature for 2 hours until completely firm. Use sharp knife to cut into approximately 16 pieces.

Notes

Store in airtight container at room temperature (below 70°F) for 2-3 weeks. Perfect for gift giving and holiday parties. Work in cool kitchen below 70°F for best results. Can also melt candy melts in microwave using 30-second intervals at 50% power.