Easy Leftover Halloween Candy Bark: Best Chocolate Pretzel Recipe
This Easy Leftover Halloween Candy Bark transforms leftover candy into a crunchy, salty, chocolatey treat. With melted chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and chopped candy bars, it’s a quick and forgiving recipe that turns trash into treasure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 oz milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed pretzels
- 1 ½ cups assorted leftover Halloween candy, chopped
- ¼ cup festive sprinkles (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, extending slightly over edges. Chop leftover candy bars into ¼-inch chunks. Crush pretzels into a mix of small pieces and larger chunks. Set aside.
- Combine semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and glossy (about 2-3 minutes total).
- Stir crushed pretzels into melted chocolate until evenly coated and distributed.
- Pour chocolate-pretzel mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Spread into an even layer about ¼-inch thick using a rubber spatula.
- While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle chopped candy bars evenly over surface. Press gently into chocolate. Add sprinkles or flaky sea salt if using.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until completely firm. For faster setting, freeze for 15 minutes.
- Lift bark out using parchment paper. Break into irregular pieces with hands or cut into squares with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, use fresh pretzels for crunch. If chocolate seizes, stir in 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil. For sticky candy bars, freeze 10-15 minutes before chopping. Bark tastes better after 1-2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 3.5
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