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Christmas Bark Candy

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"This doesn't have peppermint, but is very pretty when you use M&M candies." — Jacquetta Peace

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Original recipe makes 1 pound Change Servings

1 (10 ounce) package vanilla baking chips
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups mini candy-coated chocolate pieces

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Directions

Line a baking pan with wax paper or foil.
In a microwave safe bowl combine vanilla chips and vegetable oil; microwave on high until chips are melted. Stir until smooth; let cool for 2 minutes. Stir in candy-coated chocolate pieces. Spread mixture onto prepared pan; chill for 10 minutes and break into pieces.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 3 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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SUPER easy and you can use crushed peppermint candy, choc. covered peanuts, almonds or raisins, pretzel pieces or mix and match. The oil is a better addition than shortening, doesn't dull the product so much and is not as fatty. Great fun for the kids too as it is made in the microwave.

—MARYSB

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 13, 2002

If you plan on making this recipe, I do not recommend Ghiradelli chips. I just attempted to use them and ended up with a grainy unmelted mess!

—SHUSSS

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13 Ratings

Jul 23, 2003

Very good, I added chopped pretzels sticks too. Next time I will press the M&Ms into the chocolate at the end. Some of the coating started to melt and swirl in the white chocolate. A neat effect IF that is what you want.

—schmerna

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Oct 09, 2004

Very good, but be careful melting the white chocolate chips - they burn/scortch VERY easily (this makes a grainy, clumpy mess that you can't salvage) - I don't rec. melting them on high heat. I microwave for 30 seconds at a time; stir; heat again, etc. Also, it helps a lot to cool the melted candy several minutes before adding the mini M&M's. That way the colors don't "bleed" into the white chocolate.

—prissycat

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Dec 31, 2005

Instead of using chips, I recommend using 10 oz. of good quality white chocolate. Coarsely chop it before melting it (either in double boiler or at 70% power in microwave.) This candy is addicting!

—BENCAMZOE

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Dec 26, 2009

Best recipe. Easy and gets so many compliments. Be careful about doubling. The chocolate is harder to melt. Do each back individually. Will stick and hard to get smooth.

—MANOOE

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Dec 26, 2004

A perfect recipe!! I added broken up pretzels for a different taste! Everyone loved this! Will use MANY more times! Next time I will try candy canes and dried cranberries!

—SMITTY2244

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Dec 15, 2009

I used the candy canes crushed and white chocolate (1 lb chopped and melted in dbl boiler) and added a 1/2 to 1 tsp peppermint flavoring. Addicting is right! It's on my list for every Christmas from now on :-) I'll try the cranberries or raisins next time too!

—silversong

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Nutrition

Calories
177 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
21.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
2 mg
< 1%

Fat
8.9 g
14%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
1.9 g
4%

Sodium
46 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Christmas Bark Candy

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 177
Calories from Fat: 80

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.9g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5.9g 29 %
Cholesterol 2mg < 1 %
Sodium 46mg 2 %
** Potassium 46mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.3g 7 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 1.9g 4 %
** Sugars 9.9g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.