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    Home » Food Fun Friday » Halloween Witch Bark

    Halloween Witch Bark

    Published: Sep 21, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Vicky

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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.

    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. #Halloween #witchbark #halloweensnack

    Halloween Witch Bark

    witch bark

    There are some supplies that you will need to make this Halloween Witch Bark. Wax paper, a wooden skewer and kitchen scissors will be helpful to have on hand. You may already have these items at home.

    First of all, before you make this bark, you will need to make the witches hats. This is done by attaching a Hershey's kiss to a Keebler Grasshopper cookie.

    hershey's kiss

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

    hershey's kiss

    Then stick it to the Grasshopper cookie, holding it down for a few seconds until it is fully set. Place finished hats to the side.

    witch's hat snack

    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.

    mini marshmallow

    cut mini marshmallow

    Poke a pretzel stick into the non-cut side of the mini marshmallow. Now you have a witch's broom!

    witch's broom and hat snack

    To make the colorful bark,our each color of candy melts into their own bowl and melt them according to package directions.

    candy melts in a bowl

    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 through all of the colors until your desired pattern appears.

    candy melts

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

    witch bark

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

    Halloween witch bark

    Allow the candy to harden and set so it becomes hard.

    halloween witch bark

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

    halloween witch bark

    I like to try and get a witch's hat and broom into each piece of bark. It just looks cooler that way. Also, if you have kids who argue about things being fair, it just makes life easier.

    halloween witch bark

    Finally, store your bark in an airtight container.

    Halloween witch bark

    This bark is great for parties or any Halloween celebration. Another use for it is to bag it up and give it out to trick or treaters.

    Halloween Witch Bark

    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.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Servings: 8

    Ingredients

    • Mini Marshmallows
    • Pretzel Sticks
    • Grasshopper Cookies
    • Hershey Kisses
    • Black Decorating Gel
    • Candy Melts: Bright Green Purple and Black
    • 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 you witch brooms. Poke a mini marshmallow to the end of a pretzel stick.
    • Using kitchen scissors, cut the marshmallow ends ¾ of the way up to make the fringe of the broom.
    • 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.
    • Break into pieces.
    • Store in an airtight container.

        halloween witch bark

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    1. 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!

    2. 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

    3. 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.

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