Holiday Barks

How to Make Chocolate Mint Candy Cane Bars

Rich chocolate barks just may be the perfect easy holiday treat. They come together in minutes, require no baking and are endlessly customizable based on the goodies your family prefers. Get started with one of these festive recipes, and we're sure that no one will accuse you of barking up the wrong tree.

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Chocolate Cherry Bark — Bruce Wolf

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Chocolate Cherry Bark

Flavorful dried cherries are a classic match with dark chocolate, but feel free to substitute dried cranberries.

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Pineapple and Coconut Bark — Bruce Wolf

Bruce Wolf

Pineapple and Coconut Bark

Add some brightness to dark winter days with this tropical-themed treat. Toasting the coconut gives the bark a delicious nuttiness, but if you're pressed for time you can skip that step.

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Cashew Caramel Bark — Bruce Wolf

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Cashew Caramel Bark

Chocolate and cashews are always a scrumptious combo but the bonus caramel really makes a sweet tooth go nutty.

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S'mores Bark — Bruce Wolf

Bruce Wolf

S'mores Bark

Who said s'mores are just for summer? Conjure up a campfire with this cozy treat.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Bark — Bruce Wolf

Bruce Wolf

White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

This double-decker confection has only three ingredients but layers of frosty flavor.

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Salty Sweet Bark — Bruce Wolf

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Salty Sweet Bark

Pretzels and chocolate-covered raisins give this treat its salty-sweet flair. For a more grown-up version, substitute dark chocolate for the semi-sweet.

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How to Make Chocolate Mint Candy Cane Bars

The Naptime Chef, Kelsey Banfield, shows how to make delicious mint chocolate candycane bars.

The Naptime Chef, Kelsey Banfield, shows how to make delicious mint chocolate candy cane bars.

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By Laurie Wolf

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