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This Halloween Almond Bark Recipe is deliciously addicting, with a vanilla-flavored bark and graham cracker crust that can be made in under 30 minutes. Spooky eyes and Halloween sprinkles make this a fun family treat the kids can help make and the whole family will enjoy.
Why This Recipe Works
If you’re heading to a Halloween party and want to bring a fun and addicting treat this almond bark is a tasty option that also makes a great after-school snack. Kids love this fun bark and each Halloween I always make a batch to put in my kid’s school lunch.
The crunchy graham cracker bottom brings a differing texture to the smooth melted almond bark on top. I recommend sprinkling some salt flakes on top in addition to the candy eyes and sprinkles for a sweet and salty taste.
Very little effort is required for making up a batch and it’s a great activity to get kids to help. My children love to put the candy eyes on top and then break the bark apart once it’s chilled.
Not only is it easy to make this Halloween almond bark it can be made in under 30 minutes. If you need a quick spooky treat then you can whip this up quickly and let it chill for a quick 10 minutes in the fridge.
Crisp evening nights and cozying up to watch scary movies with my family wouldn’t be complete without a treat like this bark, Halloween Snack Mix, or this Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn. One treat we can never grow tired of is candy bark. The variations for this seasonal confection are endless, and this version with a graham cracker crust and vanilla candy-coated top layer are devilishly good.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Graham Crackers: you can use any flavor of graham crackers you prefer. For this recipe, I used the original honey flavor, but chocolate would also make a nice option. You don’t have to use graham crackers either, you can use saltines or any other kind of cracker.
- Almond Bark: you can find almond bark in the baking section of most grocery stores (I bought mine at Walmart), or you can use candy melts and will need 2 16-ounce bags.
- Candy Eyes: around mid-September these will pop up in stores near Halloween baking or on the baking isle, but you can also purchase these candy eyes too. I use these all the time and especially for school lunch.
Recipe Variations
No two barks need to be alike and therefore you can create any kind of combination you prefer. Below are a few suggestions on how to change up this recipe.
- Candy Melts: Use black, purple, green, or orange candy melts to add more color variation. Melt them separately and then swirl them together for a fun mix of color.
- Add-ins: You can also add in your favorite Halloween candy. Some suggestions are candy corn, pretzels, Oreo cookies, or M&M’s.
- Base: You can remove the graham cracker base completely or swap it out for some saltines, or even a cereal such as Chex.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step One: Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper and line the graham crackers on top placing them right next to each other. Some broken pieces are okay!
- Step Two: Place then almond bark or candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and melt according to package directions stiring until smooth.
- Step Three: Spread the melted almond bark or candy melts over the graham crackers and use the back of a spoon or a rubber spatula to spread it out. It doesn’t have to be spread out smoothly.
- Step Four: Place the candy eyes and sprinkles on top wherever you like.
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
- When melting the almond bark or candy melts be careful not to burn the mixture. You’ll know it’s done when it’s mostly smooth, but some pieces are still there. Stir it continuously and it will eventually be smooth.
- I like to create a theme for my bark and this one is ghosts. Sometimes I’ll mix purple, black and blue together and also add pretzels, which I call monster bark, and then theres the best kind which is leftover Halloween candy bark. For that you can open any leftover Halloween candy and stick it on top.
- Don’t add any flavoring, milk, or cream to the bark or candy melts. It will seize up and harden if you do.
FAQs
Of course, this recipe is extremely versatile so you can change up the candy melts or bark. I do not recommend using chocolate chips though because they will not harden the same way the bark or candy melts will.
Yes! You can use chocolate graham crackers, saltines, or your favorite cracker as a base for the bark.
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Halloween Almond Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 Graham Crackers
- 1 lb Almond Bark or 2 16-ounce bags of candy melts
- 2 tablespoons Halloween Sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon Candy Eyeballs
Instructions
- Cover a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and layer with the graham crackers, making sure to fill in any large spaces.
- Place the almond bark or candy melts, one bag at a time, in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second intervals, stirring after every 30 seconds (or follow the directions on the package).
- Pour the melted candy on top of the graham crackers and use a spatula to smooth and spread out.
- Working quickly spread the sprinkles on top of the melted candy and top with the candy eyeballs. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to let cool and firm. Once cooled bread apart with hands.
Notes
- When melting the almond bark or candy melts be careful not to burn the mixture. You’ll know it’s done when it’s mostly smooth, but some pieces are still there. Stir it continuously and it will eventually be smooth.
- I like to create a theme for my bark and this one is ghosts. Sometimes I’ll mix purple, black, and blue together and also add pretzels, which I call monster bark, and then there’s the best kind which is leftover Halloween candy bark. For that, you can open any leftover Halloween candy and stick it on top.
- Don’t add any flavoring, milk, or cream to the bark or candy melts. It will seize up and harden if you do.
This is so good!! Such a fun idea for Halloween! My kids enjoyed making these!
That’s wonderful to hear, Toni!
These are just so fun! Making them with my 6 and 5 year old niece and nephew and they think they’re the greatest!
Oh, they’re going to love it! What a fun thing to do. Thanks!
Make these every year since finding your recipe and the kids and I can’t wait to make them again. Turn out perfect every time!
Thanks, Krissy! I’m glad your kiddos love it as much as mine.
Oh this is so cute. I mean spooky! My kids would love it.
Haha! I love it, Dannii.
The grandkids and I made this yesterday. So much fun and so easy. Perfect treat for this time of the year.
That’s wonderful to hear Beth!
This is a super easy bark recipe that can easily be adapted to any occasion. Thanks for sharing
My new mission – find edible googly eyes! This is just about the most adorable Hallowe’en recipe ever! My kids are going to LOVE it! Thanks for posting it!
Jenn, I found mine at Walmart, but you can definitely get them off Amazon too. I swear I want to make SO many treats with them.
It’s time for us to start our preparations for Halloween, and I’ll be making these barks with my kids. I’m sure they will love them!
I LOVE chocolate bark. And these eyes are so cute! I’ve never done bark over graham crackers though. How tasty!!
This was my first try with graham crackers too and I can honestly say they were delicious!!
I love the eyeballs on this bark! This will make the most perfect gift for my girls class at school.
Oh, I made this for my kid’s school as well! It was a huge hit.
I made and ate this with my 4 little ones, and they all LOVED it! I’m going to make it again for our halloween party! So creative and fun! Plus the kids can help. Great idea!!