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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Bark With Peppermint

    Published: November 25, 2016 / Updated: November 8, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Bark With Peppermint

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    The holidays are here! This easy white chocolate cranberry bark recipe is full of cranberries, pecans, marshmallows, peppermint, white and milk chocolate, and a sprinkling of smoked salt. And it's ready in under 30 minutes!

    broken pieces of white chocolate cranberry bark with peppermint, cranberries, pecans, and marshmallows on a white plate with candy canes.

    Chocolate bark is an easy and delicious dessert to make all year round, but it's especially fun and festive during the holidays!

    I love how easy it is to customize chocolate bark for different holidays. We love making this Monster Halloween Bark for Halloween. And for Christmas? This white chocolate cranberry bark recipe is it!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    white chocolate cranberry bark with peppermint, cranberries, pecans, and marshmallows.

    Chocolate bark is one of the easiest holiday candy recipes to make, and it's always a crowd pleaser!

    • You can use a variety of chocolates, and your favorite mix-in ingredients.
    • It's a great way to use up any candies you already have on hand.
    • There are countless flavor combinations that work for Christmas, New Year's Eve, and other winter holiday celebrations.
    • It's super easy to make. This is a great no bake dessert to make with kids!
    • You can make this holiday dessert in 15 minutes!
    • Because you choose your favorite ingredients, it tastes AMAZING.

    🍫 Ingredients

    marshmallows, cranberries and nuts in separate bowls to make holiday white chocolate bark.

    You can easily use your favorite ingredients to make this holiday white chocolate cranberry bark. Here are some notes on some of the ingredients:

    White chocolate - Use your favorite white chocolate bars or white chocolate bark.

    Dried cranberries - These add a chewy tart fruity flavor to each bite.

    Peppermint candy canes - Crushed candy canes add a fun, festive, crunch!

    Pecans - You can use pecans or any other nuts.

    Marshmallows - Mini marshmallows add an unexpected fluffy contrasting texture.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    white chocolate cranberry bark with peppermint, cranberries, pecans, and marshmallows.
    1. Spread melted milk chocolate out onto a large sheet of wax paper.
    2. Sprinkle a small amount of chopped pecans evenly over the milk chocolate.
    3. Add marshmallows to the hot melted white chocolate and stir just enough to soften the marshmallows and blend them slightly into the white chocolate.
    4. Gently spread the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, using a silicone spatula to move the marshmallows around so they are placed evenly throughout the chocolate bark.
    5. Sprinkle dried cranberries, then crushed peppermint pieces evenly over the white chocolate.
    6. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes or freeze for about 10 minutes.
    7. Remove and break into pieces.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Holiday Cranberry Bark with Peppermint
    How long will the bark stay fresh?

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

    Can I freeze holiday bark?

    Yes! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.

    Can I use shapes to mold the bark?

    Yes, check out my Peppermint Chocolate Bark that I poured into cute snowflake candy molds. I LOVE giving these as gifts throughout the holiday season!

    ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ready to make this Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Bark recipe? You'll need:

    • Parchment paper - as a surface for the melted chocolate.
    • Silicone spatula - to evenly spread out the melted chocolate.

    More holiday desserts

    • Gingerbread Bundt Cakes
    • Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Gingerbread Cake Roll
    • Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    white chocolate cranberry bark broken into pieces for holiday candy.

    Cranberry Bark with Peppermint

    5 from 8 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 0 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This holiday bark is a beautiful, delicious treat to serve at any holiday gathering, and to give as holiday gifts!
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 334kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted
    • 8 ounces white chocolate, melted
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • ¼ cup mini marshmallows
    • 1 small candy cane, crushed into tiny pieces

    Instructions

    • Spread melted milk chocolate out onto a large sheet of wax paper.
    • Sprinkle a small amount , about 1 tablespoon, of chopped pecans, evenly over the milk chocolate.
    • Add marshmallows to the hot melted white chocolate and stir just enough to soften the marshmallows and blend them slightly into the white chocolate.
    • Gently spread the white chocolate over the milk chocolate, using a spatula to move the marshmallows around so they are placed evenly throughout the chocolate bark.
    • Sprinkle dried cranberries, then crushed peppermint pieces evenly over the white chocolate.
    • Refrigerate for about 15 minutes or freeze for about 10 minutes. Remove and break into pieces.

    Notes

    Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or in the freezer for up to one month.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      Comments

      1. Lori says

        December 13, 2020 at 10:14 pm

        5 stars
        This is fantastic!

        Reply
      2. Catherine says

        December 07, 2017 at 5:14 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for posting this! I did the pretzels with chocolate and crushed peppermint and they look great.

        Reply
      3. Renee says

        December 10, 2016 at 2:38 pm

        5 stars
        This is perfect! Bright, cheery, festive, delicious and easy to make!

        Reply
      4. Citra Kale says

        December 05, 2016 at 3:22 pm

        5 stars
        It's easy indeed with big flavor!

        Reply
      5. Ashley says

        November 30, 2016 at 11:11 am

        5 stars
        This bark is amazing! I love marshmallows in white chocolate.

        Reply
      6. Jessica S. says

        November 25, 2016 at 7:15 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my this recipe is so delish! I love holiday bark and was so excited to give this a try! Just in time for the holidays!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 29, 2016 at 11:42 pm

          Thanks so much, Jessica!

      7. Mary Barham says

        November 25, 2016 at 3:01 pm

        YES!! this will be made for the Christmas holidays!!! Thank you!! Can't wait to make this for our guests!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 29, 2016 at 11:43 pm

          You're very welcome, Mary! I just served these again last night at a gathering with friends and they continued to be a hit ;) Hope they are just as successful during your holiday gatherings as well!

      8. Suzannah says

        November 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm

        5 stars
        This is soooooo delicious! I'm all about easy holiday recipes! =)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 29, 2016 at 11:44 pm

          Thanks so much!

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