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    Home » Christmas Recipes

    Chocolate Caramel Almond Bark

    Published: Nov 21, 2022 by Kim This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy to make Christmas candy with chocolate, caramel, almond bark and salt!
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    almond bark candy on a white plate.

    This Christmas candy is only a handful of ingredients and such a sweet treat to add to your Christmas dessert tray. Chocolate Caramel Almond Bark is layered with a little sweet and a little salty. This candy recipe is made in minutes! Delicious!

    chocolate almond bark candy on a white plate.
    The swirl of the candy ingredients makes this recipe not only delicious but it looks great too!

    Chocolate caramel almond bark is only 5 ingredients but packed full of sweet and salty. It is also so easy to make!

    With this almond bark candy, you don't have to wait until each step has hardened before you move on to the next step like this Chocolate Swirl Peppermint Candy.

    In fact, the process moves so quickly that is takes very little time to make.

    Ingredients

    • almond bark
    • M&M's
    • chocolate chips
    • caramel ice cream topping
    • coarse salt

    The best place to buy almond bark is either at Aldi or at Walmart, I have found. You may be able to do better somewhere else, but I would start looking there.

    almond bark, caramel and chocolate on a baking sheet.

    The best type of caramel to use is Ghirardelli. It not only tastes delicious but it has different types of caramel like regular or sea salt.

    Scaling the recipe

    This recipe is unique as you can make it as large as you want or as small as you want. The quantities for this recipe are for about 30 pieces (depending on how large you break up the pieces). Depending on how much almond bark you use, this recipe can make much more.

    I used 6 almond bark squares so to double the recipe use 12 almond bark squares. On the recipe card below, you can adjust the serving size to reflect how many want to serve.

    Using the bakeware

    It is important to cover the baking sheet or pan you are using to make this Christmas candy. I used foil but wax paper can also be used. Covering the baking sheet helps for clean up as well!

    If you are making a large amount of Chocolate Caramel Almond Bark, then foil or wax paper can go on a countertop instead of a pan, if it won't fit. It works just as well.

    Tips

    When you melt the almond almond bark in the microwave, the bowl needs to be microwavable. Follow the directions on the back of the package for melting the almond bark, but the idea is as follows: Melt the almond bark squares for 1 minute, then stir. Then continue to melt in the microwave for 15 second increments (stirring after each time) until completely melted.

    After the bark is melted, pour on the prepared foil or wax paper.

    melted almond bark on a baking sheet.

    Mixing in the chocolate

    The great part about this candy recipe is after melting the almond bark, there is no need to melt anything else. The chocolate chips will melt on their own in the warm almond bark.

    This is why it is important after you spread the almond bark, to continue to work quickly and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the almond bark. The chocolate will be swirled into the bark.

    caramel and almond bark.

    The caramel will also be swirled in.

    chocolate chips, mm's and almond bark on a foil lined pan.
    Swirl the caramel and chocolate together in the almond bark.

    After some chocolate chips and the caramel have been swirled into the almond bark, then sprinkle chocolate chips and M&M's on top. Also, take some coarse salt and sprinkle on top.

    Why the salt?

    The salt helps balance out the sweet. Without the salt, the sweet may be a little overpowering. The salt adds a nice compliment of flavor to the sweet.

    Refrigerate

    After the ingredients have been added, the candy needs to go into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. The candy needs to be kept cold to properly harden.

    Breaking up the candy

    This candy is so easy to break into pieces. I just use my hands to break the candy into smaller pieces.

    almond bark candy broken up into pieces.

    Storage

    The candy will need to be kept in an airtight container. It can be kept on the counter (out of direct sunlight) or in the fridge.

    Like candy recipes? Try: Strawberry Almond Bark or Salted Chocolate Caramel Candy.

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    almond bark candy on a white plate.

    Chocolate Caramel Almond Bark

    Kim Strawn
    Easy to make Christmas candy with chocolate, caramel, almond bark and salt!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Refrigerate 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course candy
    Cuisine American
    Servings 25 pieces
    Calories 109 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 spatula
    • 1 baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 squares almond bark
    • ½ cup M&M candies
    • ½ cup chocolate chips semi sweet or milk chocolate
    • ¼ cup caramel topping
    • 1 tablespoon coarse salt

    Instructions
     

    • Spread foil or wax paper on a baking sheet or on top of a counter.
    • Melt almond bark in the microwave in a microwavable safe bowl according to the back of the package.
    • When melted, spread on covered baking sheet or countertop using a spatula or back of spoon.
    • While the almond bark is still warm, sprinkle ¼ cup of the chocolate chips into the almond bark and swirl so they will melt.
    • Drizzle caramel over top of almond bark and swirl. I like to just squeeze the caramel right out of the bottle.
    • Sprinkle chocolate chips and M&M's on top of almond bark.
    • Let cool for 1-2 hours in fridge until candy has hardened.
    • Break apart pieces of candy using your hands.
    • Place on platter and serve.

    Notes

    1. Use Christmas M&M's for a more festive look.
    2. The amount of chocolate chips and caramel used is adjustable for your own tastes and preferences.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 295mgPotassium: 2mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
    Keyword almond bark, caramel, Christmas candy
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