Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark is quick and easy to make and the results are impressive.This beautiful bark can be made and packaged for gift giving in under an hour.
Why you'll love this recipe
This beautiful fall chocolate bark is made with white chocolate spread on a wax paper lined pan to create a blank canvas.
Melted dark or milk chocolate is piped on to form preschool-esque tree trunks with branches. Leaf sprinkles do all of the decorating, turning the bare trees into fall trees, and boring chocolate bark into a special fall treat or gift.
Cut into individual portions and wrapped in cellophane candy bags, this White Chocolate Bark makes a lovely hostess gift, or a sweet surprise for each place setting at the Thanksgiving table.
Care packages including Thanksgiving Chocolate Bark, can help bring the holidays to loved ones away from home.
Ingredients
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Pour melted white chocolate onto a wax paper lined pan. Spread evenly with a knife or spatula. Gently shake the pan side to side to even out the chocolate and smooth the surface.
- Cut a tiny corner off the bottom of a ziplock bag containing melted dark chocolate. Pipe 8 or 9 tree trunks with branches randomly around the white chocolate surface.
- Sprinkle the trees with fall leaves sprinkles. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until set.
Storage
Store for at least 2 weeks at room temperature, wrapped in cellophane candy bags or in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.
Tips
- Use tempered chocolate, melting chocolate (compound chocolate) or candy melts for the dark chocolate trees. Using untempered chocolate will cause the trees to get white spots, called bloom, when the fat in the chocolate separates onto the surface.
- Cut the bark at room temperature to avoid shattering.
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Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups white melting chocolate chocolate formulated for melting or tempered chocolate
- ¼ - ⅓ cup dark or milk melting chocolate chocolate formulated for melting or tempered chocolate
- Sprinkles fall colored leaves, fall colored balls
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan (12" x 17") with wax paper. Set aside.
- Put the dark or milk melting chocolate in a small ziplock bag. Microwave at 50% power for about 45 seconds, or until just melted. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, melt the white chocolate in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Return to the microwave and heat at 50% power for 1 minute or until just melted. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate onto the prepared pan. Spread evenly with a knife or spatula. Gently shake the pan side to side to even out the chocolate and smooth the surface.
- Cut a tiny corner off the bottom of the ziplock bag containing the melted chocolate. Pipe 8 or 9 tree trunks with branches randomly around the white chocolate surface. Sprinkle the trees with fall leaves sprinkles. Add additional sprinkle leaves and balls over the entire surface.
- Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until set. Use a knife to cut around the trees for individual portions.
- Can be stored for at least 2 weeks at room temperature, wrapped in cellophane candy bags or in an airtight container with wax paper between layers.
Notes
- Use tempered chocolate, melting chocolate (compound chocolate) or candy melts for the dark chocolate trees. Using untempered chocolate will cause the trees to get white spots, called bloom, when the fat in the chocolate separates onto the surface.
- Cut the bark at room temperature to avoid shattering.
- Wrap individual portions of bark in sealed cellophane candy bags. Place the bags in a freezer weight ziplock bag or plastic storage container.
- Only ship chocolate during cool weather
Nutrition
First Published: November 20, 2017. Last Updated: October 30, 2022. Updated for additional information, improved photos, and better reader experience.
Kayla
Me and my son had a great time making this it was super easy and it turned out beautiful thank you for the recipe!!
The Monday Box
I am delighted that you and your son had fun creating together, Kayla! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. 🙂 Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
That's almost too pretty to eat! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party.
Liberty
I'm featuring this at Best of the Weekend tonight! What a cute idea.
Miz Helen
Hi Wendy,
This is the prettiest Thanksgiving Bark, what a great idea! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Barrie Mooney
This is a great idea, and it really is strikingly pretty!
The Monday Box
Thanks, Barrie! The most amazing thing is how easy these are to make and they never fail to impress as a gift! 🙂
Bright
These look great and I bet they taste fantastic. I saw the picture on a link party and although the pic was small it jumped out at me.
The Monday Box
Thanks! I'm so glad you clicked through to see a bigger photo! One of the best things about this bark (besides how good it tastes) is that though it looks impressive, it's actually fast and easy to make!
Catherine Baez Sholl
These are so beautiful! And easy to make too. Thanks!
April J Harris
I hope your Thanksgiving was lovely and that your mashed potatoes turned out! It's so nice that you asked new family members about their traditions - it can be easy for that to be forgotten! Love this fun white chocolate bark - it's definitely perfect for Thanksgiving and to celebrate fall as well! Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party, Wendy!
The Monday Box
Thanks, April! The mashed potatoes DID turn out this year, thank goodness! I redeemed myself after a dismal attempt last year. 🙂 As one's family expands with in-laws or future in-laws, taking the time to include everyone is so important. I want everyone to feel welcome and loved. 🙂 Thanks for hosting Hearth and Soul. There are always great ideas there!
saltandserenity
These are so pretty. I also struggle with keeping the details simple.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Monday Box
Thank you, Cindy! I think our shared struggle enhances our mutual understanding and blogging friendship. 🙂 I know Canadian Thanksgiving was a while ago, but I hope yours was happy as well!
Carlee
You always have the most festive treats. This would make a super fun favor too. I lobe having treats to tke at each place when I host. ?
The Monday Box
Thank you, Carlee! My sprinkle collection (hoard) makes "festive" easy. 🙂
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
These are absolutely gorgeous!
The Monday Box
Thanks, Kat! So easy and fun!
Ashley Tukiainen
This is the most adorable idea ever. I love doing chocolate barks. Would be a great one to make with the kids <3 Pinning for later!
The Monday Box
Thank you, Ashley! I am new to making chocolate bark, but I think I may be addicted! 🙂 This WOULD be a great one to make with kids! Thanks for pinning.