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I've gotta tell you about this sweet holiday creation - Melted Snowman Bark! These cute desserts mix smooth white chocolate with cookies and candies to create adorable puddle-shaped snowmen. They're great for giving as gifts or creating with children and always get everyone grinning.
Enjoyable Creation Delightful Consumption
The best thing about this bark is it can be ready in about 30 minutes with zero baking! Children really enjoy helping make the snowmen faces and you can throw in whatever sweet treats are in your pantry. It's my favorite way to add some fun to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients List
- The Foundation:
- Smooth vanilla almond bark
- Vanilla Golden Oreos for the background taste - For Embellishing:
- Bright gumdrops as ear coverings
- Twizzlers for connecting pieces
- Small M&Ms as costume buttons
- Orange and black icing for creating expressions
Creating The Wonder
- Begin By Liquefying:
- Get your almond bark completely melted using quick microwave intervals.
- Create The Foundation:
- Attach those Oreos using a small amount of melted candy.
- Spread And Cover:
- Pour the leftover melted bark over everything.
- Add Character:
- Place all decorative elements while the mixture hasn't hardened yet.
- Allow Hardening:
- After it hardens completely, slice into chunks using a slightly heated knife.
Personalize Your Creation
You can add tiny pretzel arms or miniature hats from cut peanut butter cups. I sometimes swap in Red Hots for the buttons or use orange Tic Tacs as noses. You can really get creative!
Storage Suggestions
This bark stays good when kept in a sealed container for roughly a week. If your home is on the warmer side, store it in the refrigerator. They look super cute when wrapped in clear cellophane with colorful ribbons for gifting.
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Handy Tricks
Work fast when adding decorations while the bark's still soft. Don't forget to use parchment paper which makes everything come off easily. And don't swap out the almond bark because regular white chocolate chips won't harden properly.
Recipe FAQs
- → Why isn't my chocolate firming up?
Double-check that you're using melting chocolate or almond bark, as standard white chocolate can be sensitive.
- → Can I switch candies for this?
Absolutely! Pick candies with similar shapes or colors to suit your design ideas.
- → Why is my chocolate clumping?
Keep chocolate away from water and heat it gently in short bursts to prevent issues.
- → What's the best way to store it?
Pop it into an airtight container and leave it at room temperature for up to seven days. Don't put it in the fridge.
- → Is freezing a good option?
No, freezing can affect the decorations and mess up the texture of the candies.