Let me share one of my favorite holiday treats - Melted Snowman Bark! This adorable dessert combines creamy white chocolate with cookies and candies to make the cutest little melted snowmen. It's perfect for gift-giving or making with kids and always brings smiles.
Fun to Make Fun to Eat
What I love about this bark is that you can have it ready in just 30 minutes no baking required! Kids have a blast helping decorate the snowmen and you can use whatever candies you have on hand. It's become my go-to recipe for adding whimsy to holiday celebrations.
What You'll Need
- The Base:
- Creamy vanilla almond bark
- Golden Oreos for that perfect vanilla flavor - For Decorating:
- Colorful gumdrops for earmuffs
- Twizzlers to connect them
- Mini M&Ms for buttons
- Black and orange icing for faces
Let's Make Some Magic
- Start with Melting:
- Melt your almond bark nice and smooth in short bursts.
- Build the Base:
- Stick those Oreos down with a bit of melted bark.
- Pour and Spread:
- Cover everything with the remaining melted bark.
- Make Them Cute:
- Add all your decorations while it's still soft.
- Let It Set:
- Once firm cut into pieces with a warm knife.
Make It Your Own
Try adding pretzel stick arms or tiny top hats made from peanut butter cups. Sometimes I use Red Hots for buttons or orange Tic Tacs for noses. The possibilities are endless!
Keep It Fresh
Your bark will stay perfect in an airtight container for about a week. If your house runs warm pop it in the fridge. These make adorable gifts wrapped in cellophane bags with pretty ribbons.
My Best Tips
Move quickly with your decorating while everything's still warm. Always use parchment paper it makes removal so easy. And stick with almond bark regular white chocolate chips just won't set right.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why isn't my chocolate setting?
Make sure to use proper melting chocolate or almond bark. Regular white chocolate can be tricky.
- Can I use different candies?
Yes, feel free to substitute with similar shaped candies for decoration.
- Why is my chocolate seizing?
Avoid any water contact with chocolate and melt slowly in short intervals.
- How do I store this?
Keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Don't refrigerate.
- Can I freeze this bark?
Not recommended as decorations may fall off or candy textures may change.