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EASTER goodies SIMPLE SWEETS THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN MAKE BY MELISS A TATE
SPRING SWEET & SALTY BARK S E R V I N G S : 2 0 | P R E P T I M E : 2 0 M I N . | C O O K T I M E : N O N E | TOTA L T I M E : 2 0 M I N .
1 pkg chocolate candy melts | 1 pkg vanilla (or white chocolate) candy melts | ½ cup thin pretzels | ½ cup spring color M&M’s | ¼ cup Robin eggs candy (or any other Easter candy) | ¼ cup pastel-colored sprinkles DIRECTIONS: SPRAY a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and set a side. The spray keeps the paper from moving. CHOP the chocolate and vanilla candy melts into 1 x 1-inch pieces and place them in separate microwaveable gla ss bowls. MICROWAVE the chocolate melts for 30 second s and stir. Microwave for 15 second s and stir. REPEAT microwaving and stir r ing ever y 15 second s until melted and smooth. As soon a s you pull the chocolate candy melts out, star t microwaving the vanilla candy melts the same way. WHILE the vanilla candy is melting, smooth half of the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper. ONCE vanilla candy is melted , use a spoon and dollop onto the chocolate you placed on parchment paper. DOLLOP the remaining chocolate on top of the vanilla dollops. USE a toothpick to create streaks and swirls in the melted chocolate and vanilla a s you smooth it out into a ½ inch layer. IMMEDIATELY begin placing broken pretzels, M&M’s, and other candies into the melted chocolates. Finish by topping the entire treat with spr inkles. PL ACE in the refr igerator for 45 minutes. USE a but ter knife to break into uneven pieces or a sharp knife to cut evenly into squares. TIPS & TRICKS: This is an easy but time-sensitive recipe. Have your work area prepared with all your sprinkles and candies placed in small bowls for easy access.
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