Love Bug Chocolate Bark Recipe Easy Homemade Sweet Treat with Sprinkles
A quick and easy chocolate bark recipe featuring high-quality dark or milk chocolate and colorful sprinkles, perfect for a cheerful homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) high-quality dark or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (about 85 g) assorted colorful sprinkles (jimmies, nonpareils, or any festive mix)
- Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts (almonds or pistachios), mini marshmallows, freeze-dried fruit pieces
- Sea salt flakes, a light pinch
Instructions
- Finely chop 12 oz (340 g) of your chosen chocolate into small, even pieces.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 20 seconds, then stir. Repeat in 15-20 second bursts, stirring each time until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt gently over simmering water using a double boiler, stirring frequently until fully melted.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread evenly into a rectangle about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
- Immediately scatter 1/2 cup (85 g) of sprinkles evenly over the melted chocolate and add a light pinch of sea salt flakes. Press lightly to help sprinkles stick.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Remove from the fridge and lift the bark off the parchment. Break into irregular pieces of preferred size.
- Store the bark in an airtight container in a cool place or refrigerator.
Notes
Use quality chocolate for best melting results. Melt chocolate slowly at low heat to avoid scorching. Add sprinkles immediately while chocolate is warm to ensure they stick. Store bark in airtight container away from heat and humidity to prevent blooming or melting. Bark keeps fresh up to two weeks at room temperature or refrigerated, and up to three months frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28 g) piece
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 1215
- Fat: 1012
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 2
Keywords: chocolate bark, easy dessert, homemade sweet treat, sprinkles, quick chocolate recipe, no bake dessert