By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 17, 2018
Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark is a fun and festive Christmas Bark sprinkled with marshmallows, soft peppermints, gumdrops, M&Ms, and of course ginger cookies! This Gingerbread House Bark Recipe has all the flavors you might find on a classic gingerbread house, but with none of the fuss.
Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe
This Gingerbread House Chocolate Bark is so cute and festive…but most importantly EASY!
Christmas Bark is an awesome treat for the holiday season. It can be thrown together in minutes, customized with so many different flavor combos, and even used for homemade gifts! I decided to make things extra cute and fun this year by making a deconstructed Gingerbread House in the form of Chocolate Bark!
This Gingerbread House Chocolate Bark is simple, cute, and so unique. Perfect for Christmas!
What to put on Chocolate Bark
I love that you can put almost ANYTHING on Chocolate Bark! For this Christmas Gingerbread House version I put soft peppermint puffs, chocolate candies (Christmas M&Ms), multi-colored gum drops, store bought gingerbread cookies (I found a thin kind that worked great) and pastel colored marshmallows. Here are some other ideas for what to add to your bark if doing a Christmas theme:
- Festive oreos
- Pretzels
- Candy Canes
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Any favorite Christmas candy!
What is Peppermint Bark
Peppermint Bark is traditionally made with almond bark (or white chocolate) and crushed peppermints. It has a great flavor and is so fun, especially at Christmas time. You could make this bark that way by just adding crushed soft peppermints and leaving out the other ingredients. Peppermint Bark makes a wonderful Christmas gift when sealed in an airtight container.
Should I refrigerate Chocolate Bark?
You can, but you don’t have to. Just store in a cool dry place in an airtight container to make sure the toppings don’t get too brittle. If you’re making this during a hot time of year, sometimes refrigerating is best so that the chocolate and toppings don’t melt.
Almond Bark vs. White Chocolate
When making Chocolate Bark I love to use Almond Bark. Kind of a double standard…right? I guess I’m not using quite the right title since I’m not technically using white chocolate.
Almond Bark is a chocolate-like candy made to melt easily and work great for desserts like this chocolate bark. It’s vanilla flavored, and tastes very similar to white chocolate. It doesn’t actually contain almonds…it was originally named “almond bark” because it worked great for making…almond bark! Almond Bark is traditionally a chocolate bark sprinkled with chopped almonds. Still with me?? A little confusing, I know.
Almond Bark is made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter. It melts like a DREAM with no extra oils added, making it simply perfect for this Christmas Bark Recipe. You can use White Chocolate, but I find it a little temperamental when melting, so I definitely recommend almond bark. You can see some examples in the recipe card!
Other Christmas Desserts we Love
We are such a fan of easy desserts during the holidays. No one has time to slave away all day when there are presents to open and parties to attend! Here are some of our favorite EASY holiday dessert recipes:
- Christmas Cookies (see all of our favorites!)
- Fantasy Fudge
- Pecan Pie Bars
- Mint Puppy Chow
- Caramel Puppy Chow
- Apple Pie Cupcakes
- Fried Apples
- Brownie Pie
- Strawberry Cake
- Saltine Cracker Toffee
- Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
How to Make Chocolate Bark
Making this Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe is so much easier than you might know! Here are the steps involved in making Christmas Bark:
- Melt the almond bark in the microwave in 60 second increments until smooth. Stir in between each time in the microwave. It took about 2 minutes to melt for me.
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
- Pour melted almond bark over the wax paper and use an offset spatula or spoon to smooth out into 1/3 layer.
- Sprinkle with all the ingredients that you’d like to use onto the bark. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Press down with your hands to make sure they’ve adhered to the bark.
- Allow to chill in the fridge until fully firm, about 2 hours.
- Break apart and store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
I just think this White Chocolate Bark (Deconstructed Gingerbread House Bark) is so fun for Christmas. Kids love making it as much as adults love eating it!!
This Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe is super fun, SO EASY, and perfect for Christmas. It’s fun to make for and WITH the kids this holiday season! Be sure to get creative and use any toppings that your family loves best. Merry Christmas!
See the recipe card for details on How to Make White Chocolate Bark for Christmas!
Be sure to try these other Christmas treats:
- White Chocolate Haystacks
- Christmas Bark
- Peppermint Bark
- Christmas Crack
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 24 ounces vanilla almond bark 680 grams (SEE NOTE)
- ▢ ¼ cup Christmas M&M’s 43 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup multicolored gumdrops 46 grams
- ▢ ½ cup soft peppermint puffs 45 grams, chopped (see example)
- ▢ 5 gingerbread cookies crumbled
- ▢ 1 cup pastel colored mini marshmallows 43 grams
- ▢ other toppings that you might find on a gingerbread house
Instructions
- Melt the almond bark in the microwave in 60-second increments until smooth. Stir in between each time in the microwave. It took about 2 minutes to melt for me. 24 ounces vanilla almond bark
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
- Pour melted almond bark over the wax paper and use an offset spatula or spoon to smooth out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with all the ingredients that you’d like to use onto the bark. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Press down with your hands to make sure they’ve adhered to the bark. ¼ cup Christmas M&M’s, ¼ cup multicolored gumdrops, ½ cup soft peppermint puffs, 5 gingerbread cookies, 1 cup pastel colored mini marshmallows, other toppings that you might find on a gingerbread house
- Allow to chill in the refrigerator until fully firm, about 2 hours.
- Break apart into randomly-sized pieces.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- NOTE: You can use white chocolate in place of almond bark.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Gingerbread House White Chocolate Bark Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 24 ounces vanilla almond bark 680 grams (SEE NOTE)
- ¼ cup Christmas M&M’s 43 grams
- ¼ cup multicolored gumdrops 46 grams
- ½ cup soft peppermint puffs 45 grams, chopped (see example)
- 5 gingerbread cookies crumbled
- 1 cup pastel colored mini marshmallows 43 grams
- other toppings that you might find on a gingerbread house
Instructions
- Melt the almond bark in the microwave in 60-second increments until smooth. Stir in between each time in the microwave. It took about 2 minutes to melt for me. 24 ounces vanilla almond bark
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper.
- Pour melted almond bark over the wax paper and use an offset spatula or spoon to smooth out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with all the ingredients that you’d like to use onto the bark. Use as much or as little as you’d like. Press down with your hands to make sure they’ve adhered to the bark. ¼ cup Christmas M&M’s, ¼ cup multicolored gumdrops, ½ cup soft peppermint puffs, 5 gingerbread cookies, 1 cup pastel colored mini marshmallows, other toppings that you might find on a gingerbread house
- Allow to chill in the refrigerator until fully firm, about 2 hours.
- Break apart into randomly-sized pieces.
Notes
- NOTE: You can use white chocolate in place of almond bark.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
