Bark -- 4 ways

My sweet girl cherub.

Her birthday was a month ago.

But we finally had time to celebrate with friends this month.

Well, one month from the day, exactly!

She's been a great sport about the delay.

She created a plan and we were ready  . . .

but then I broke my foot.

Which changed the plan.

Being her sweet self, she was happy with the change of plans.

The girls learned to use almond bark to make different treats.

Actually, I keep almond bark and simple ingredients on hand.

It's super easy if you need to make something for kids coming over to the house.

Or if you're having a quick gathering, and you want "a little something sweet."

What about saying, "thank you" to someone who's been helpful to you?

A treat bag of bark is an easy homemade gift that people love!

The girls picked a partner and each "team" made a different bark.

They all turned out great!

The one I really wanted someone to try, didn't get picked!

I guess when I can be on my foot, I'll have to make it.

After all, I have the ingredients!

Bark -- 4 Ways

Peanut Butter Bark

chocolate flavored almond bark
peanut butter
peanut butter cups, chopped

On a cutting board, chop the peanut butter cups into pieces.  Set aside.

In a small microwave safe bowl, place desired amount of peanut butter.  Be ready to warm the peanut butter to a "pourable" consistency after melting the almond bark.  Once you remove the almond bark from the microwave, heat the peanut butter.

In a microwave safe bowl, break desired amount of bark into pieces.  In 30 second intervals, heat the almond bark, stirring, until melted.

On a silpat, or parchment paper lined cookie sheet, pour melted almond bark and smooth to a desired thickness.  I actually prefer it on the thinner side.

Working quickly, and while the almond bark is still warm, pour the warmed peanut butter over the chocolate.  Take a blunt knife or toothpick and swirl the mixture.  Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups over the swirl and gently smoosh into the chocolate. 

Allow the almond bark to harden.  Break into pieces and enjoy.

This picture is in the middle -- the girls who made
this did half and half!  Half peanut butter and half swirl!

Swirl Bark

vanilla flavored almond bark
chocolate flavored almond bark


In a microwave safe bowl, break desired amount of vanilla almond bark into pieces.  In 30 second intervals, heat the almond bark, stirring, until melted.

In a second microwave safe bowl, break desired amount of chocolate almond bark into pieces. In 30 second intervals, heat the almond bark, stirring, until melted.

On a silpat, or parchment paper lined cookie sheet, pour melted vanilla almond bark and smooth to a desired thickness.  I actually prefer it on the thinner side.

Working quickly, and while the almond bark is still warm, pour the chocolate flavored almond bark over the vanilla.  Take a blunt knife or toothpick and swirl the mixture.

Allow the almond bark to harden.  Break into pieces and enjoy



S'More Bark

chocolate flavored almond bark
mini marshmallows
chopped graham crackers (or graham cracker crumbs)
chocolate chips

On a cutting board, rough chop the graham crackers.

In a microwave safe bowl, break desired amount of bark into pieces.  In 30 second intervals, heat the almond bark, stirring, until melted.

On a silpat, or parchment paper lined cookie sheet, pour melted almond bark and smooth to a desired thickness.  I actually prefer it on the thinner side.

Working quickly, and while the almond bark is still warm, sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and chopped graham crackers onto the almond bark.  Gently smoosh ingredients into the chocolate.

Allow the almond bark to harden.  Break into pieces and enjoy.


Sweet and Salty Bark

vanilla flavored almond bark
mini pretzels, broken
plain chocolate candy pieces (that won't melt in your hands!)
vanilla baking chips

On a cutting board, rough chop the pretzels.

In a microwave safe bowl, break desired amount of bark into pieces.  In 30 second intervals, heat the almond bark, stirring, until melted.

On a silpat, or parchment paper lined cookie sheet, pour melted almond bark and smooth to a desired thickness.  I actually prefer it on the thinner side.

Working quickly, and while the almond bark is still warm, sprinkle the chocolate candy pieces, vanilla baking chips, and chopped pretzels onto the almond bark.  Gently smoosh ingredients into the chocolate.

Allow the almond bark to harden.  Break into pieces and enjoy.