Viral Hot Chocolate Bark (Printable)

Festive chocolate bark with marshmallows and cocoa mix, perfect for cozy evenings or sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate

01 - 14 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or in chips
02 - 3.5 oz white chocolate, chopped or in chips

→ Cocoa & Marshmallows

03 - 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix (approximately 4 single-serve packets)
04 - 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
06 - 2 tbsp festive sprinkles

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Pour melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.
04 - Evenly sprinkle hot cocoa mix over the warm chocolate layer.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows over the cocoa layer, gently pressing them into the chocolate.
06 - Melt the white chocolate following the same method and drizzle it in zigzag patterns over the bark.
07 - If desired, sprinkle crushed peppermint candies and festive sprinkles over the bark.
08 - Allow the bark to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
09 - Break into pieces and package in cellophane bags for gifting or store in an airtight container.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy and fun to make
  • Perfect for gifting or cozy winter nights
02 -
  • Marshmallows may contain gelatin and may not suit some vegetarians
  • Contains milk and soy , and may contain traces of nuts depending on the chocolate brand
03 -
  • Use a double boiler for smooth melting without burning the chocolate
  • Press marshmallows gently to embed them without melting
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