Christmas Bark
This Christmas Bark is a littler healthier and incredible delicious. It's easy to make and brings holiday cheer! Customize the toppings to your favor, this treat is so addicting.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- rimmed baking sheet
- small sauce pan
Ingredients
- 10 -12 graham crackers *whole crackers
- ½ cup butter *one stick
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½-⅓ cup semi sweet chocolate *use a good brand like Ghirardelli for the best melt!
- 4 Tbsp holiday sprinkles
- 3 Tbsp peppermint chips
- 3 Tbsp Pretzel sticks broken into pieces. *optional
- 4 Oreo cookies, broken into pieces *optional
Instructions
- Make the quick caramel! Heat the butter and brown sugar on the stovetop on medium-low, simmer until it gets nice and thick. Be sure to whisk it often. See notes.
- Preheat the oven to 375º. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the graham crackers down in a parallel line. Be sure they are all touching and close together to keep the caramel from dripping down.
- Once the caramel sauce has thickened, pour it over the graham crackers evenly. Place the caramel lined crackers into the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until the caramel later is bubbling a bit (this helps to harden the caramel).
- Quickly sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly around the heated caramel. Place back in the oven for about 45 seconds to 1 minute (just enough to melt the chips!)
- Using a spatula, spread the chips until they make an even chocolate layer over the caramel grahams.
- Sprinkle the toppings evenly over the Christmas bark! Place the baking sheet with the bark in the fridge or in a cold garage somewhere flat. Let it cool 30 minutes or overnight. Once it's hardened, break it into uneven pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Be patient with the caramel! Don't let it burn, keep the heat on medium low. Continue to whisk until the butter blends in with the sugar. It may take a smidge longer since butter brands can vary on fat/moisture.
- Use your favorite chocolate chip. You can use semi sweet, dark or milk chocolate. White chocolate will also work. I suggest using Ghirardelli or Toll house brand, these brands tend to melt into a smother consistency.
- Store in an airtight bag or container for up to 5 days on the counter or in the fridge. You can also freeze this recipe for up to 2 months.
- Serve this Christmas Bark on a cookie platter with my Christmas Tree Pretzels or Brownie Crinkle Cookies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 graham cracker sheet | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg