christmas bark how to

Today Grayson and I made christmas bark. I'm not a baker so instead i dip things in chocolate during the holidays! It's super easy and even more delicious.

We thought we would share.

Christmas Bark

You will need baking chocolates. You can find them at the craft store, i got mine at the amish market. Some grocery stores may carry them as well. You will also need candy canes. I find that the smaller ones are easier to smash up. Make sure they are peppermint flavored. 

Line a pan with foil or wax paper. You don't need a pan but it prevents it from flowing onto your counter if you over pour. 

Melt the chocolates in the microwave. Put it on 50% and heat in one minute increments. Stir between each heating. Make sure you don't over cook the chocolate. It will become lumpy and taste funny. Smash up the candy canes (i used a mug). 

Pour the chocolate onto the paper, use a spatula to push it around. Don't worry about it being totally even in all spots. 

Then pour the next layer of chocolate on, spreading to the edge of the bottom layer. For this particular batch i used mint chocolate on the bottom layer. I wanted to swirl the design so i would know which flavor this was. You can use the spatula or a fork. 

While the chocolate is still hot, sprinkle the candy cane throughout. Some people prefer more candy cane, some prefer less. There is no right or wrong. 

My second batch i used white chocolate on the bottom and milk chocolate on top. For this one i did not want to crate a design so i waited for the bottom layer to dry before i added the top layer. Then i sprinkled in the candy. 

Once the chocolate is totally dry break apart the chocolate into chunks. 

Grayson says- that is how you make christmas bark!

Grayson wasn't the only one by my side.

Pancake & Cherrio helped too, and by helped I mean tried to get treats the whole time. 

We hope you enjoy your christmas bark!