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    Halloween Witch Bark

    Published: Sep 21, 2018 · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Bark is surprisingly simple to make. You just melt chocolate or candy melts, add toppings and let it harden. Sounds easy enough, right? But the fun begins when you get a little creative with colors and toppings. You can truly make bark to fit any theme you might be interested in. Today I am sharing a simple recipe for making Halloween Witch Bark. This is such a fun recipe because the toppings make it look like a witch has melted into the bark. Think Wizard of Oz and you'll get the idea. Be sure to also try our Oreo Spider Cookies!

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    • ⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • 🍳Supplies Needed
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🎃Related Halloween Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • This Halloween bark is great for Halloween parties or any Halloween celebration.
    • Melted witch bark is fun to snack on while doing a fun Halloween activity like these Halloween I Spy printables
    • This also makes fun Halloween treats for kids. You'll be proud to hand this out to friends and trick or treaters.

    🍳Supplies Needed

    • Wax paper
    • Wooden skewer
    • Kitchen scissors

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Before you make this candy bark, you will need to make the witches hats. This is done by attaching a Hershey's kiss to a Keebler Grasshopper cookie.

    Unwrap a Hershey's kiss and add a drop of black decorating gel to the bottom.

    holding a hershey's kiss.

    STEP 2: Stick the Hershey's Kiss to the Grasshopper cookie, holding it down for a few seconds until it is fully set. Place finished hats to the side.

    hershey's kiss on top of a grasshopper cookie

    STEP 3: Next, you will create the witches broom. Start by taking a mini marshmallow and cutting one end ¾ of the way up using kitchen scissors. This will create the fringe of the broom.

    cut mini marshmallow in hand

    STEP 4: Poke a pretzel stick into the non-cut side of the mini marshmallow to make a witch's broom!

    witch's broom and hat snack

    STEP 6: To make the colorful bark, pour each color of candy wafers into their own microwave safe bowl and melt them according to package directions.

    STEP 7: Spread a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on the counter. Using a spoon, drop small dots of the melted candy melts over the paper. Drag a wooden skewer or toothpick through all of the colors until your desired pattern appears.

    mixing colors on green purple and black candy melts.

    OPTIONAL: Sprinkle with sugar crystals if desired. I think the sugar crystals add a special touch to the Halloween witch bark.

    swirled together candy melts.

    STEP 8: While the candy melts are still melted, gently press the witch hats and brooms into the bark.

    Halloween Witch Bark

    STEP 9: Allow the candy to harden and set.

    STEP 10: When the candy has hardened, remove the bark from the wax paper. It should come off easily. Break it into pieces.

    stack of melted witch bark

    I like to try and get a witch's hat and broom into each piece of Halloween Chocolate bark. It just looks cooler that way.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Use Wilton Candy melts. This brand of melting chocolate melts the smoothest and I find the quality to be better than other brands.

    Tip 2: We used the following colors of candy melts: Vibrant Green, Purple and Black.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do you store this candy bark?

    You can store this in an airtight container at room temperature. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

    What other toppings can I use on this bark?

    I wouldn't add too much more to this bark since it would take away from the melted witch look we are going for. But you can add chopped nuts or smashed Oreos.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Halloween Witch Bark

    You'll love this Halloween Witch Bark! It is easy to make and very colorful. The toppings make it look like a witch has melted into the bark. Such a fun way to celebrate Halloween!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chilling time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 413kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Mini Marshmallows
    • 20 Pretzel Sticks
    • 12 Grasshopper Cookies
    • 12 Hershey Kisses
    • 1 tube Black Decorating Gel
    • 12 oz Bright Green Candy Melts Purple and Black
    • 12 oz Purple Candy Melts
    • 12 oz Black Candy Melts
    • Optional: Sprinkles We used sugar crystals

    Instructions

    • Make your witch hats. Unwrap a Hershey kiss and add a drop of black decorating gel to the bottom. Stick it to the Grasshopper cookie and set to the side to fully set.
    • Make your witch brooms. Using kitchen scissors, cut the marshmallow ends ¾ of the way up to make the fringe of the broom. Poke a mini marshmallow to the end of a pretzel stick.
    • Pour the candy melts into their own bowls and melt according to package instructions.
    • Spread a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper over the counter.
    • Once melted, drop small dots of the candy melts over the paper.
    • Using a skewer, drag it through all of the colors until your desired pattern appears.
    • Sprinkle with sugar crystals if desired.
    • Gently press the witch hats and brooms into the bark.
    • Allow to set for 30 minutes.
    • Break into pieces and enjoy.

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    Notes

    If you can't find Grasshopper Cookies, you can substitute with Oreo cookies.
    This nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Holley

      October 07, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is so fun and easy to make with the kids! Great Halloween dessert recipe!

    2. Sisley White - Sew White

      October 07, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      So much fun to make with the little ones. They loved decorating it.

    3. Gina Abernathy

      October 07, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is so cute and I love the colors. I have to have a lot of will power not to nibble on it through out the day.

    4. kushigalu

      October 07, 2022 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect Halloween treat. Looks so good. Thanks for sharing.

    5. Dana

      October 07, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is SUCH cute bark!! I love nothing more than festive barks. This one might just take the proverbial cake.

    6. Harriet

      September 21, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good, and I can see so many possibilities your idea. How about Easter bark with bunny bottoms or bark in pretty shades of pink with heart cut-outs for mother's day.

    7. Claudia Lamascolo

      September 21, 2018 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      these are so cute! I know the grand kids would love me to make them Going to print this out how clever you are! too

    8. Jessica Formicola

      September 21, 2018 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this is so adorable! And I love how easy this is!

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