Christmas Smores Bark

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This Christmas smores bark is a delicious edible gift or sweet snack that everyone can enjoy! It's made with just a few simple ingredients and is super easy to make.

a plate full of christmas smores bark pieces

I'm back with my last chocolate bark recipe for a while and I'm finishing off strong with this Christmas smores bark. It's made with milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, mini M&Ms, Christmas sprinkles, and Graham cracker (or in my case, digestive biscuit) pieces. It's so good that you'll want to make it again and again!

In the post below, I've written some ingredient and equipment notes, top tips, detailed step-by-step instructions and lots more. I hope you find it helpful. If you prefer just to skip to the printable version of the recipe, you can find it in the recipe card at the end of the post. Enjoy!

Ingredients and equipment

Chocolate: I used milk chocolate for my bark but feel free to use whichever kind you like best, whether that's milk, white or dark chocolate. You could even use mint or orange-flavoured chocolate if you wanted to make it extra festive.
Mini marshmallows: A staple ingredient for smores! You'll need around 1 cup of mini marshmallows, which is around 55g.
Graham crackers: The traditional way to make smores is with Graham crackers so I recommend using them if you can. But since I'm in the UK and didn't feel like taking out a small loan to have a small box of them shipped over, I just used digestive biscuits instead. Once they're all mixed in with the other ingredients they taste pretty similar and give the same sort of crunch.
M&Ms: I used mini M&Ms but you can use the regular kind if you prefer, or any other colourful candies that you can find.
Festive sprinkles: These are a must for Christmas smores bark! You can use any kind of festive sprinkles or cake decorations that you like. I used small red and green sprinkles, silver balls, and white chocolate stars.
Baking tray: Any size will work fine because you can spread the bark out to be as big or as small as you like.
Baking paper: To stop the bark from sticking to the tray. Although it's not the most ideal thing to use for bark, plastic wrap will also work in a pinch.
Heatproof bowl: Or a saucepan, to melt the chocolate.
Utensils: A small spoon or spatula to mix the chocolate and other ingredients together, plus a sharp knife to cut the bark up once it's set.

hand holding up a piece of christmas marshmallow smores bark

How to make Christmas smores bark

Step 1: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Set it aside for now, ready for your bark to go on later.

Step 2: Break up 10.5oz (300g) of milk chocolate and place it into a heatproof bowl or saucepan. Melt slowly until there are no lumps left. If you're melting it in the microwave, take it out and stir it every 30 seconds or so to stop it from seizing or burning. If you're using the stove, keep the heat low and stir often.

Step 3: Measure out 7 Graham crackers and break them into medium-sized chunks. If you're in the UK and can't get a hold of Graham crackers, you can use 7 digestive biscuits instead, like I did.

Step 4: Add the crushed crackers/biscuits into the melted chocolate along with 1 cup (55g) of mini marshmallows. Mix well until everything is evenly covered with the chocolate.

mixing the melted chocolate with marshmallows and crackers

Step 5: Spread this mixture out onto your lined baking tray and shape it into a rectangle.

Step 6: Top with more mini marshmallows, Graham cracker (or digestive biscuit) crumbs, mini M&Ms and a handful of Christmas sprinkles. This is the time to get creative and make it look pretty!

Step 7: Let the bark sit out until solid then cut or break it into pieces. I'd recommend letting it set at room temperature rather than in the fridge to avoid sugar bloom, which sometimes causes a white film to settle on top. Saying that though, putting it in the fridge won't harm the taste or texture so if you're pinched for time, go ahead!

Top tips

Melt the chocolate slowly to prevent burning or seizing, especially if you're using the microwave. Try to take it out and stir it every 30-40 seconds.
Let the bark set at room temperature for the best (shiniest) appearance. This will be especially important if you're gifting it.
If you're struggling to cut your bark neatly, you can warm your knife up before using it. To do this, just run it under boiling water for a few seconds then dry it thoroughly before cutting. Repeat as necessary.

Other Christmas topping ideas

Stuck for inspiration? Try topping your bark with any of the following festive sweet treats:

Honeycomb pieces
Peppermint candy cane pieces
Gummy bears or other candies
Dried fruit such as raisins, apricots or glace cherries

FAQ

How long will Christmas smores bark last?

If you keep it you keep it in an airtight container in the fridge, it'll last for up to 1 week. And if you avoid adding any crackers/digestive biscuits on top, it can last for up to 4 weeks.

Can I freeze it?

Yes, you sure can! Freeze your bark pieces in airtight containers for up to 3 months, separating them with baking paper or clingfilm to stop them from sticking together. Alternatively, you can freeze them on a baking tray for a couple of hours then pop them into a freezer bag.

How do I defrost bark?

You can either transfer it to the fridge and leave it to thaw overnight or you can let it sit out at room temperature for an hour or two. Once it has been defrosted, do not refreeze it.

How many servings does this recipe yield?

It depends on how big or small you cut your pieces! I typically get 15-20 decently-sized pieces out of my bark recipes.

pieces of christmas smores bark on a white marble surface

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