Homemade Valentine Chocolate Cracker Bark is truly the perfect gift. It is not only sweet but it shows that you took special effort to make it for the ones that you love.
This valentine chocolate cracker bark recipe is a white chocolate bark or also known as a saltine bark is a great valentine’s day candy because it has something for everyone. It is salty, chocolaty, crispy and salty and sweet. The saltine cracker has been around forever but you rarely think of it for making sweets. This recipe will change that thought forever. To find out who invented the saltine, check this information out.
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What We Love About This Chocolate Valentines Recipe
The bark is quick and easy to make. It is great for the kids to help with and most of the ingredients you probably have on hand.
- 20 Minutes: It is really quick to assemble.
- Easy Ingredients: Most are pantry staples, so easy to make.
- Family Friendly: Who doesn’t love chocolate?
- Adaptable: Can make with so many different toppings and flavors.
Ingredient Notes
- Saltine Crackers: One sleeve of these crisp, salty crackers.
- White Chocolate: White chocolate bars, chips or melts will all work
- Valentine’s M&Ms: You can use normal ones but the valentine ones make them look so pretty.
- Heart Sprinkles: These are so fun and festive, it really makes this candy special.
Equipment Needed
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Saucepan
- Measuring Cups
How to Make Valentines Chocolate
These are the basic steps for making Valentines Chocolate. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: PREPARATION
First, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper and next, lay a single layer of crackers on the sheet.
STEP 2: Cook
Next, melt butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Pour mixture over crackers, and work quickly to spread it evenly. Bake.
STEP 3: Melt Chocolate
Meanwhile, melt white chocolate per package directions by using the microwave or double boiler.
STEP 4: Cool
When crackers are done baking, spread the white chocolate over the crackers, top with candy and sprinkles and refrigerate.
STEP 5: Break or Cut
Break candy into pieces and bag for gift giving or serve.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO STORE THIS VALENTINES CANDY
The valentine’s chocolate can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several weeks. It does nt need to be refrigerated.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
If you made this candy in advance or you made too much, you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on 50% power level. Stop the microwave and stir every 20-30 seconds until melted. You can make a double boiler out of a glass bowl placed over a saucepan with simmering water as well.
Indeed, if you are not a fan of white chocolate you can use milk or dark chocolate for this recipe.
Of course, adjust the amounts accordingly for the quantity that you need.
Almond bark contains no almonds but this coating was called that because it was originally used for covering nuts. It is made with vegetable fats, sugar, flavors, and coloring and can be used in this recipe if you desire.
Expert Tips for Making this Valentine Chocolate Recipe
- Food Coloring: Make the White Chocolate pink or red to match the day.
- Different Candy: Use sweet or sour candy to create your own unique bark.
- Nuts: You favorite chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans can be added.
- Candy Bags: Add Valentine card tags and put in these festive gift bags.
- Alternate Ingredients: Crushed pretzels, cookies, coconut or candy hearts with sayings can be used.
What to Serve with Valentine’s Day Candy Bark
- Mini Mocha Cakes with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Red Velvet Pancakes
- Valentine Boxed Cake Mix Cookies
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Valentine Chocolate Cracker Bark
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 12 oz white chocolate
- 1 cup M&Ms, Valentine’s
- Heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay crackers out in a single layer.
- Melt butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium/high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour mixture over crackers, and work quickly to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- While that is baking, chop white chocolate and melt over a double boiler.
- When crackers are done, remove from the oven, and spread melted chocolate over them.
- Top with M&Ms and sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for one hour to cool, then remove and gently break into pieces.
Expert Tips
- Food Coloring: Make the White Chocolate pink or red to match the day.
- Different Candy: Use sweet or sour candy to create your own unique bark.
- Nuts: You favorite chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans can be added.
- Candy Bags: Add Valentine card tags and put in these festive gift bags.
- Alternate Ingredients: Crushed pretzels, coconut or candy hearts with sayings can be used.
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