Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this Easter Chocolate Cookie Bark that blends crunchy cookies, smooth chocolate, and festive sprinkles into a delightful seasonal treat. Sweet memories melt together in each colorful, crisp piece that you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Base Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate or milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate eggs (Cadbury Mini Eggs or M&Ms)
- 1/4 cup pastel-colored sprinkles
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup pretzel pieces
Instructions
- Carefully melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each until completely smooth and glossy. For pastel variations, separate melted white chocolate into smaller bowls and incorporate food coloring drops.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking. Gently pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared surface, using a spatula to create an even, uniform layer approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- While the chocolate remains liquid, quickly distribute crushed cookies across the surface. Artfully scatter mini chocolate eggs, colorful sprinkles, marshmallows, and pretzel pieces over the chocolate layer, applying gentle pressure to secure toppings.
- Refrigerate the chocolate bark for 30 minutes at 40°F, allowing it to completely solidify and create a crisp, smooth texture. Once fully set, use hands or a sharp knife to fracture the bark into irregular, rustic-sized pieces.
- Transfer the broken bark pieces to a serving platter or store in an airtight container, keeping them chilled to maintain optimal texture and prevent melting.
Notes
- Customize chocolate colors by dividing melted white chocolate and adding pastel food coloring drops for a festive Easter look.
- Work quickly when adding toppings to ensure they stick firmly into the melted chocolate before it starts setting.
- Use a mixture of textures like crunchy pretzels, soft marshmallows, and smooth chocolate eggs to create an exciting sensory experience.
- Store bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg