I’ve made it a tradition to share last minute holiday recipes that promise quick, easy and impressive results. Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark delivers on all of those promises and more! This beautiful bark can be made and packaged for gift giving in under an hour.
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Our family Thanksgiving tradition is to spend the day relaxing and cooking together. Everyone cooks and bakes their favorites.
Some foods are the same each year, some are brand new recipes being attempted for the first time. I’m trying to incorporate the traditions of “new family members” into our meal as well.
Last year I asked my daughter’s boyfriend and my son’s girlfriend what Thanksgiving food was important to them. They both said mashed potatoes. We haven’t been much of a mashed potato family. Until now.
Last year’s attempt at crock pot mashed potatoes (it sounded like a good idea in theory) produced a cement-like substance that probably wasn’t what my guests were thinking of. This year, I plan to ditch the crockpot and aim for something light and fluffy. Wish me potato luck!
I have no trouble dreaming up fanciful desserts. The hard part is being realistic about how much time some things take to prepare. I struggle with the concept of “keep it simple” baking or candy making.
I start with a simple plan, then my mind takes off with ideas full of time consuming details. It’s a challenge to add details without adding time.
The best way I know to create decorating pizazz, that’s quick and eye catching, is with sprinkles. (I may have mentioned that once or twice before.) For Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark, fall leaf sprinkles do all the detail work in a flash.
Melted white chocolate is 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 turn the bare trees into fall trees, and boring chocolate bark into a special Thanksgiving treat or gift.
Cut into individual portions and wrapped in cellophane candy bags, Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark makes a lovely hostess gift, or a sweet surprise for each place setting at the Thanksgiving table. Care packages of Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark, can help bring the holidays to loved ones away from home.
Wishing everyone a sweet and happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving White Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups white melting chocolate
- ¼ - ⅓ cup dark or milk melting chocolate
- Sprinkles fall colored leaves, fall colored balls
Directions
- 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.
Packing Tips
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
Ashley Tukiainen says
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 says
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.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
These are absolutely gorgeous!
The Monday Box says
Thanks, Kat! So easy and fun!
Carlee says
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 says
Thank you, Carlee! My sprinkle collection (hoard) makes “festive” easy. 🙂
saltandserenity says
These are so pretty. I also struggle with keeping the details simple.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Monday Box says
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!
April J Harris says
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 says
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!
Catherine Baez Sholl says
These are so beautiful! And easy to make too. Thanks!
Bright says
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 says
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!
Barrie Mooney says
This is a great idea, and it really is strikingly pretty!
The Monday Box says
Thanks, Barrie! The most amazing thing is how easy these are to make and they never fail to impress as a gift! 🙂
Miz Helen says
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
Liberty says
I’m featuring this at Best of the Weekend tonight! What a cute idea.
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
That’s almost too pretty to eat! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.
Kayla says
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 says
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!