Easy Candy Corn Bark: Best 15-Minute White Chocolate Treat
A quick and easy 15-minute candy corn bark that combines salty pretzels, creamy white chocolate, and chewy candy corn for a festive Halloween treat that looks like you spent an hour on it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including setting time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (about 2 cups) white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli or Guittard recommended)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists, roughly crushed
- ½ cup mini pretzel twists, whole (for topping)
- 1 cup candy corn (classic or autumn mix)
- Optional: Pinch of flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, extending slightly over edges for easy removal.
- Place 1 cup of mini pretzel twists in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin into a mix of fine crumbs and pea-sized chunks.
- Melt 12 ounces of white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each, until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir the crushed pretzels into the melted white chocolate until combined.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even ¼-inch thick layer using an offset spatula or spoon.
- While the chocolate is still wet, scatter the remaining ½ cup whole mini pretzel twists and 1 cup candy corn over the top. Gently press toppings into the chocolate with fingers or spoon. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until completely firm and matte.
- Remove from fridge, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then break into irregular pieces with hands or cut into squares with a knife.
Notes
Work quickly once white chocolate is melted as it sets fast. Use good-quality white chocolate to avoid waxy texture. For crunchier pretzels, store in an airtight container with a piece of bread. Can be made up to 3 days ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 1/12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Protein: 3
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