Description
This festive Christmas Bark with Red Velvet Cookie is a delightful treat combining rich milk chocolate, crunchy mint M&Ms, and pieces of red velvet sandwich cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy no-bake recipe delivers a sweet and colorful snack that can be prepared quickly and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 7 oz package mint M&Ms
- 8 red velvet sandwich cookies
Instructions
- Prepare cookies: Place red velvet sandwich cookies in a ziplock bag and crush into small pieces using a heavy pot or rolling pin to create cookie chunks.
- Melt chocolate: Put the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add butter: Melt the butter or margarine separately and pour it into the melted chocolate. Stir thoroughly to combine, ensuring a glossy and even mixture.
- Spread mixture: Line a cookie sheet with foil and pour the chocolate mixture onto it. Use your hands or a spatula to press and spread the chocolate evenly over the surface.
- Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the crushed red velvet cookie pieces and mint M&Ms over the melted chocolate. Gently press them into the chocolate to secure them.
- Chill: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve and store: Once set, break the bark into pieces. Store leftovers in the refrigerator to keep the bark firm and fresh.
Notes
- For even melting, stir chocolate well after each microwaving interval to prevent burning.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips for milk chocolate for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother bark, finely crush the cookies instead of leaving larger chunks.
- Store bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper if foil is unavailable for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 2 oz)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
