Valentine’s Day Candy Bark Recipe

Our Valentine’s Day Candy Bark is perfect for sharing with all your favorite people. A super simple treat made with two scrumptious layers of chocolate and decorated with love.

Do you ever come across a recipe that evokes wonderful memories of your childhood? You start to think back to a time and place that you enjoyed this very same treat…

It might take you right back to a special aunt or grandmother…all of the special things they did for you or the wonderful foods and treats they made to share with you and all the people they loved.

This Valentine’s Day Candy Bark recipe does EXACTLY that for me!!!

I love candy bark! Just like with my Easy Peppermint Bark, that blend of dark chocolate and white chocolate with festive decorations is a winner every time.

It’s always a snap to whip up. And it’s so easy to adapt to any holiday or occasion!

It’s perfect for giving to teachers or serving at school parties for Valentine’s Day. It’s also a hit for birthday parties, holiday parties, and celebrations with the family!

More Valentine’s Day fun! Grab these free Valentine’s Bingo printables and other activities that will have kids laughing and having a great time! Click the image below.

Share your favorite family recipes with those you love so they have wonderful memories to look back on just as you do!

If you’re looking for more fun Valentine’s Day treats, make sure to check out my

• Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Edible Lovebirds
• Valentine Cake Pops
• Dessert Charcuterie Board

Ingredients Needed To Make Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark

Here’s what you’ll need to make this festive bark recipe. Please check out the handy printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe!

• Chocolate Almond Bark – very easy to find in the grocery store
• White Almond Bark
• Assorted Sprinkles – Heart, Pearl, Red, and Pink
• Red Hots Candy – adds a yummy bite of cinnamony flavor

How To Make This Valentine’s Day Candy Bark Recipe

Step 1

Begin by melting the chocolate bark in the microwave. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 30-second intervals, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Cover a cookie sheet or baking sheet with parchment paper. Then spread an even layer of the chocolate almond bark onto the paper.

Step 3

Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to let cool and set.

Step 4

Now melt the white almond bark using the same process as with the chocolate almond bark. Once melted, spread white almond bark evenly over the set layer of chocolate almond bark.

Step 5

Finally, decorate with sprinkles. Put back in the refrigerator to set

Step 6

Break or cut the candy bark into pieces, serve and enjoy!

Valentine’s Day Candy Bark Recipe Notes And Tips

• A double boiler will work to melt your chocolate as well. You will need to stir often as well while melting using this method too.

• Be sure to give the first layer of melted chocolate plenty of time to cool in the refrigerator before adding the top layer. You will want it to be set up and hardened so the white chocolate layer does not melt into the chocolate layer.

• If you do not use the entire package of almond bark, place the unused blocks in a freezer-safe bag or container and place in the freezer. They will keep for several months and you will have some for the next time you are ready to make more yummy candy bark.

• If you prefer a flavored chocolate layer such as strawberry, orange or cookies and cream, use candy melts instead of the white almond bark for the top layer. YUM!

Variations Of Valentine’s Day Candy Bark To Try

• This recipe is so versatile. Start with the dark chocolate and white chocolate layers then add some of your favorite toppings such as crushed candy canes, conversation hearts, marshmallows, pretzels, pistachios, M&M’s, peanuts, freeze-dried fruit, crushed Oreo’s or if you are really adventurous add some crumbled bacon.

• Try adding some food coloring to the white almond bark. For example, add some pink for Valentine’s Day, green for St. Patrick’s Day, orange for Halloween, or yellow for Easter. This will not change the flavor just the color. 🙂

• Use a toothpick or the end of a pointed knife to make a swirl design on the top almond bark layer. So pretty!!!

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions about our Valentine’s Day Candy Bark recipe. If you don’t see your question below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it!

What is the best kind of food coloring to use if I add color to my white almond bark?

Food coloring in oil, powder, or paste form should be used for coloring the almond bark. Otherwise, the bark will turn into a thick, unworkable paste.

Do I need to keep the Valentine’s Day Candy Bark in the refrigerator?

You can definitely store the candy bark in an air-tight container for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. However, you can also store at room temperature in an air-tight container for about 1 – 2 weeks.

Can I freeze this Valentine’s Day Candy Bark?

Most definitely! This candy bark will freeze nicely for 2 – 3 months. So don’t be afraid to make a couple of extra batches. 😉

More Delicious And Family Friendly Snack Recipes To Try

If you love this Valentine’s Day Candy Bark recipe, check out these other fun snack recipes too!

• Apple Nachos
• Dr. Seuss Truffula Trees Treats
• Peanut Butter, Nutella and Banana Sushi Rolls
• No-Bake Energy Balls

More Valentine’s Day fun! Grab these free Valentine’s Bingo printables and other activities that will have kids laughing and having a great time! Click the image below.