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    Published: Dec 24, 2014 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sweet & Salty Christmas Bark (or Any Holiday For That Matter!)

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    An addictive sweet & salty Christmas bark you will want to eat by the pound!

    A sweet & salty holiday bark you will want year-round!

    I can't believe tomorrow is Christmas!! I am doing all my wrapping right now (I don't even know what I am doing online right now) because even though I got all my shopping done early, I gotta procrastinate somehow.

    At least my daughter's gymnastics class is having a PJ party right now specifically for this reason. Result!

    I am sure you are all done your holiday baking like a responsible adult, but if you happen to be more like me and need a few more ideas for last minute treats, or just want something else nice and fast yet incredibly yum this is it!! (talk about a run-on sentence!)

    This is no regular bark. This is overstuffed, sweet, salty, pepperminty, sprinkly holiday bark!!! Yeah, it says Christmas bark, but you don't gotta celebrate Christmas to make this deliciousness.

    That was just my bad in the editing process. No more of those late nights going through photos.

    A sweet & salty holiday bark you will want year-round!

    To start, this bark makes a ton of delicious candy for you because we are using 24 oz of dark (or milk) chocolate. Then we add in a hidden layer of popcorn, pretzels and wavy potato chips.

    On top we stuff in marshmallows, candied nuts, crushed peppermint candy, a hint of salt, and a serious amount of sprinkles.

    It's basically everything you could possibly want. And it takes only about 8 minutes to put together and maybe 15 - 20 minutes for everything to set if you put it in the fridge.

    That means in under 30 minutes, you can be munching down on this sweet & salty Christmas bark while you are watching your favorite Christmas movies or finish up your gift-wrapping.

    A sweet & salty holiday bark you will want year-round!

    I don't know why we don't just live off bark. Especially this bark. Now, quick, grab your chocolate and get to the kitchen!

    Happy holidays!! I hope you have a wonderful next couple of days and I'll see you soon!

    A sweet & salty holiday bark you will want year-round!

    Want to Munch on More Bark?

    Haha, yeah, same. I think you might love trying out this cute white chocolate bark. My salted almond bark and pretzel toffee bark are perfect if you're into that sweet/salty combo. Munchie bark is great for movie watching. 

    A sweet & salty holiday bark you will want year-round!

    Sweet & Salty Christmas Bark (or Any Holiday For That Matter!)

    Amanda Powell
    A delicious and fun sweet and salty holiday bark
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Candy
    Cuisine American
    Calories 294 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 24 oz dark or milk chocolate
    • 4 oz wavy or ridged potato chips
    • 3 oz pretzels lightly crushed
    • 1 cup popcorn
    • 1 cup mini mrshmallows
    • ⅔ cup candied nuts
    • 2 candy canes crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Maldon salt or Fleur de Sel
    • holiday sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • Melt 12 oz of the chocolate in the microwave by heating 30 seconds at a time and mixing after each interval until the chocolate is completely melted.
    • Spread the chocolate evenly on a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Spread the potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn on the chocolate. I suggest double layering the potato chips.
    • Heat the remaining chocolate in the same manner as before and spread over the first layer.
    • Top with the marshmallows, nuts, candy cane, salt and sprinkles. Allow to set completely by leaving in the refrigerator for about 15 - 20 minutes, or in a cool area in your house for about 40 minutes to an hour. Cut into irregular pieces and enjoy!

    Notes

    Cook time includes setting time

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 257mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21g
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    About Amanda Powell

    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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    1. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

      December 25, 2014 at 9:07 am

      What yummy looking Christmas bark! And those sprinkle are TOO cute!! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!! 🙂

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