Crispy Easter Candy Bark with M&Ms and Pretzels
This festive, no-bake Easter candy bark combines creamy white chocolate, crunchy pretzels, crispy rice cereal, and pastel M&Ms for a sweet and salty treat. It’s quick to make, perfect for gifting, and guaranteed to disappear at any spring gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal (e.g., Rice Krispies)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pastel M&Ms or other candy-coated Easter chocolates
- 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles (optional)
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts or almonds, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth (about 1.5–2 minutes). Alternatively, melt in a double boiler over simmering water. If the chocolate is too thick, stir in 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
- Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal and half of the broken pretzel pieces until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer about 1/3 inch thick.
- Quickly press the remaining pretzel pieces and all the pastel M&Ms over the surface. Sprinkle with pastel sprinkles if using. Press lightly so toppings stick.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm. For faster setting, use the freezer.
- Lift the bark out of the tray using the parchment paper and break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Notes
For best results, use good-quality white chocolate. Work quickly when adding toppings, as the chocolate sets fast. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pretzels and cereal. Store bark chilled for extra crunch. Add-ins like nuts or dried fruit are optional but delicious. For neat pieces, score with a knife before fully set; for rustic shards, just break apart.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (about 1/16 of
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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