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5-Minute Chocolate Bar

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An easy, 5-minute chocolate bark recipe that’s endlessly customizable with toppings like candy, cookies, nuts, and dried fruit. Perfect for last-minute holiday gifting, party snacks, or a quick sweet treat.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 10–12 oz chocolate chips or candy melts (milk, dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate)
  • 1 tsp vegetable shortening or oil
  • Toppings of choice: crushed candy canes, M&Ms, chopped Oreos, peanut butter cups, pretzels, Rolos, almonds, toffee bits, cocoa nibs, pistachios, dried cranberries, mini pretzels, candy eyes, red M&Ms, peanut butter (for swirling)

Instructions

  1. Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Place chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Add oil or shortening.
  3. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
  4. Spread melted chocolate evenly over prepared baking sheet (about 1/4 inch thick).
  5. Sprinkle chosen toppings evenly before chocolate sets.
  6. Chill in refrigerator for 15–20 minutes until firm.
  7. Break into pieces and serve or store.

Notes

  • Spread chocolate no thicker than 1/4 inch for easy breaking.
  • Add warmed peanut butter swirled into chocolate for richness.
  • Make themed barks—peppermint for Christmas, reindeer bark with pretzels and candy eyes, or colorful M&M bark for parties.
  • Store toppings like pretzels separately if making ahead to prevent sogginess.
  • Freeze with parchment between layers for longer storage.

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