I don't know about you, but this time of year I am always looking for really easy treats to have on hand for parties. And let's face it, I like to keep some on hand for munching on late at night when my sweet tooth needs a fix.
This Reese's Sweet and Salty Bark does the trick every single time. It is so easy to make, and of course, tastes amazing!
A few weeks ago our kids had fall break, and we went hiking at a state park a few hours from our house. On the way there, we passed some outlet malls, so we made a quick stop and walked the loop around the stores. I think everyone found something "needed" while we were there.
One store that I absolutely love to visit is the Harry and David store. They have the most amazing fruit, and their Moose Munch is one of my favorite treats of all time. While we were there I found a fun Moose Munch bark in the store, and I knew that I had to come home and recreate it...with a slight twist to it, of course 🙂 I might be partial, but I think my peanut butter cup twist totally tops theirs. Just sayin'!
Say hello to my new favorite snack mix. I layered peanut butter and chocolate chips, and then topped it with caramel corn, pretzels, AND Reese's Peanut Butter Cups!
It's to die for!!!
This bark is so easy to make. It is the perfect treat to have your kids help you with too. Little hands would be perfect for getting all the toppings on before your chocolate can set up. Just make sure they are actually putting the toppings on and not eating them. I still have to watch my "big" kids when they help me.
They could also help you package this into small bags or containers to give to your friends and family this year...that is if you have any left. I'm telling you, this stuff is very dangerous to have around.
But dangerous treats have never stopped us before, so why worry now! Better get out those fat pants...they are here to stay this month.
More Reese's Treats
- Reese's Popcorn
- Peanut Butter Cup Puppy Chow
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Dough Truffles
- Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies
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Recipe
Peanut Butter Bark Recipe
Chocolate and peanut butter bark gets a fun holiday twist when adding peanut butter cups, caramel corn, and pretzels. It is a sweet and salty treat that no one can resist.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cups peanut butter baking chips
- 1 tablespoon + 2 ½ teaspoons shortening, divided
- 1 ⅔ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel corn
- 1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- ½ cup pretzel pieces
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the peanut butter chips and 1 Tablespoon shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds. Remove and stir. Repeat. Stir until completely melted.
- Pour onto the prepared tray. Spread evenly into a 9x13 rectangle. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons shortening in a bowl. Melt the same way as above. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly over it.
- Immediately sprinkle with the caramel corn, peanut butter cups, and pretzels. Make sure to press every thing down into the chocolate.
- Place the white chips and ½ teaspoon shortening in a bowl and melt. Spoon into a small plastic baggie.
- Cut one tip off and drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the bark. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove and let come to room temperature. Cut into small pieces. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 244Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Katherine Lenhart
Just stumbled across this recipe! Looks amazing. I like knowing the reason for why certain things are added. Why do you add the shortening? Defiantly going to try this soon!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I like to add the shortening because it thins the chocolate so it spreads easier. You can use butter in place of it if you like that better. I just like shortening better for thinning chocolate.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Oooo I love bark! It's easy and yet one of the best gifts ever around this time of year. Oh and the salty sweet combo is a MUST! This looks ahmazing Jocelyn! 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sweet and salty would be my first choice too 🙂
Chels R.
That looks so insanely amazing. I've never had bark or eaten it, but I might need to try this one out.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Never had bark? This would be a good one to start with 🙂
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life
That store is new to me! Maybe it's a good thing for my wallet I haven't heard of it before:) Would you believe me if I said I've never made bark? This one has me convinced though - I need this. Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Never made bark? what are you waiting for? Get in your kitchen girl...bark is like so easy and so fun to customize!!!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
Amazing! I can't wait to give this to my family with cute ribbon around it - they'll love it so much!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chung-Ah! This with a cute ribbon would make everyone smile!
Lisa
Oh my! These look incredible. I want to bring something when we visit friends and family this year and these would be perfect:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Lisa! Your friends and family are going to love you!!!
Heather @ French Press
Jocelyn this is the BEST Bark ever!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Heather! I do have to agree with you there 🙂
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
That looks extremely decadent and amazing. My kids would go crazy for this.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Melanie!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
Danger danger! Please don't leave me in a room alone with this- it will disappear!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! This is definitely not something you want to be alone with!
Kelly
Wow, this Reese's bark looks incredible Jocelyn! I love everything in here - sweet and savory desserts are my favorite. This would make such a wonderful gift too with all the goodies in here. Pinning 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Sweet and salty gets me every single time! This is perfect for wrapping up to give this time of year!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Are- you - kidding- me. I don't think I could keep this in the house, looks amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I couldn't leave it in our house either...it went right out to a party that my son had to attend. Good thing too because I kept wanting to eat the whole batch!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
I'm so in love!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hahaha! Thanks Dorothy!
Tieghan
I think that Reese's are the way to everyones heart!! This bark is just pure heaven!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tieghan! I agree so much about Reese's...everyone just seems to love them!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
This looks amazing! I so wish I had some to snack on right now 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Laura! I'm wishing I had more too!
Stephanie @ PlainChicken
I love everything Reeses! This looks to-die-for!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Reese's just makes everything better!
Rachel @the dessert chronicles
This would be dangerous to have around my house! I don't think I could resist eating the whole batch. Such a great idea for holiday gifts!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
It is so dangerous to be around. I couldn't stop munching on it!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Seriously this is to die for! We are having a choir Christmas party this weekend and i have been trying to think of different things I am going to add to snack backs and hand out. I'm thinking I should definitely include this as well!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I'm thinking yes to adding this to your snacks! Your choir members will thank you!