Christmas Chocolate Bark

5 from 10 votes

Dark chocolate topped with pistachios, dried cranberries, and holiday sprinkles makes this Christmas Chocolate Bark an easy and festive treat.

Prep Time10

cool and set2

Total Time2 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 166kcal

Add the chocolate chunks to a glass bowl. Melt them in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each time, until completely melted. I find it takes 2 to 3 increments.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the melted dark chocolate into a rectangular shape. You can make it thin or thick, depending on your preference.
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the chopped pistachios, dried cranberries, and Christmas sprinkles on top. Place in the refrigerator to set for 30 minutes.
While the dark chocolate bark is setting, divide the white chocolate chips into two glass bowls. For each bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each time, until completely melted.
In one bowl, add about ten drops of green food coloring, and in the other bowl, add ten drops of red food coloring. Use a spatula to stir the color into the chocolate to achieve an even color. Add more or less coloring for a deeper or lighter hue.
Spread the colored white chocolate on another baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer for each.
Top with Christmas sprinkles before it has time to set. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to set.
Once set, remove both barks from the refrigerator and break them into pieces.
Place in a tin, serving bowl, or baggies to give to friends.

Tips for Making Christmas Chocolate Bark

Don't allow the chocolate to seize when melting. It is easy to overmelt the chocolate in the microwave, which can cause it to burn. If this happens, it won't spread and instead will be inedible.

To keep from burning the chocolate, melt it in 30-second increments and give it a good stir each time. As the chocolate warms, the heat will gently melt the chocolate. After the second or third time in the microwave, I need to stir it well, and eventually, all the small chunks will melt.

Feel free to use any chocolate you like. I use vegan and allergy-friendly chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate. However, try to use high-quality chocolate. It melts more easily because it doesn't have added stabilizers and will set better.
Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature in an airtight container for several weeks. It is chocolate so it will last a long time.
You can also freeze it to extend its shelf life for several months.