I like to make plenty of holiday treats to share with friends and family over the holidays. But, I also prefer easy recipes that don’t require a lot of time in the kitchen. What I like about bark is that you can make it in minutes and create versions for any tastes, like the delicious sweet and salty mix of this Pretzel-Peanut-Toffee Bark Recipe.
Peanut-Pretzel-Toffee Bark
The great thing about this recipe is that it requires only 4 ingredients. And, I’m talking common pantry ingredients, not hard-to-find ingredients.
What you need to make it:
- roasted peanuts- I like to use plain or honey roasted
- pretzel sticks
- white chocolate bark or white chocolate chips
- 1 to 2 Heath bars or 1 to 1 1/2 cups toffee chips
Cooking Tips:
- Make this gluten-free by substituting gluten-free pretzels for regular pretzels
- You can substitute other nuts for peanuts if desired. Use toasted pecans, walnuts, almonds, or macadamia nuts for a deliciously different taste.
- You can substitute chocolate bark for white chocolate bark.
- If you are using white chocolate chips to make the bark, add one tablespoon shortening to the chips to help them solidify.
- Substitute other candies for the Heath bars or toffee chips. Good choices are anything chocolate, like Reese’s cups, Milky Way, Snickers, or Hershey bars.
- Budget tip: You can find large bags of pretzel sticks at the dollar store, along with small bags of Heath bars for $1. Peanuts and White Chocolate Chips can be found for a good price at Aldi.
Important Info when using chips or bark
Be sure your bowl and mixing spoon are clean and dry when melting the chips or bark. If any water-even a small amount-comes into contact with the chips or bark, it will “seize” or turn into a thick, gritty paste.
Can “seized” chocolate be saved?
Not for dipping. However, you can spread the chocolate across a piece of waxed or parchment paper and allow it to dry. Then, it can be broken into pieces and used in brownies, cakes, or other quick bread.
The Easiest Way to Make Bark
Want to make sure the ingredients are sprinkled evenly throughout the bark? Spread the chocolate mixture on a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper. Remember, to spread it thinly! Then, evenly sprinkle the toffee, nuts, and pretzels across the bark. Spreading it on parchment makes it easy to remove and break into pieces. It also makes it easy to place in the fridge or freezer.
Printable Recipe
Pretzel-Peanut-Toffee Bark Recipe
20
minutesIngredients
2 cups pretzel sticks, broken in half
2 cups peanuts
2 Heath bars chopped, or 1 1/2 cups toffee chips
1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate chips or white chocolate bark
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix pretzel sticks, peanuts, and Heath bars, until blended.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add white chocolate bark or chips. Microwave, on high, for 1 minutes. Stir, and microwave 30 seconds more or until melted. Stir.
- Place a piece of waxed paper or parchment paper on a baking sheet. Spread white chocolate evenly over the paper, creating a thin layer.
- Evenly sprinkle peanut mixture over white chocolate. Place in the refrigerator or freezer for 10 to 30 minutes or until chilled. Break into pieces.
Want to try other easy bark recipes?
Check out our “Pieces of Coal” Bark (made with Oreos), our Marshmallow Crunch Popcorn Bark, our Sea Salt Pumpkin Bark, and our Easy Peppermint Bark recipes.
Once you make this bark, your family and friends may request it over and over again. It’s that good! What is your favorite bark recipe? Do you have a favorite holiday dessert or treat that you make each year? Tell us about it in the comments.
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This is a great holiday party treat idea. Even though there may not be any holiday parties, I’ll make this simple recipe at home. Thanks for sharing.
This bark has all the ingredients I love! I will definitely make it!
I remember my mom used to make something very similar to this when I was growing up. It’s been so long since I’ve had it. Nostalgic recipes tend to remind me of the days of making a ton of Christmas goodies together. Thank you for sharing, I’ll have to make some before Christmas.
I love munching on sweet and salty dishes! Pretzel-Peanut-Toffee Bark looks so delicious 😍 I will have to try your recipe soon!
Yum! This Pretzel-Peanut-Toffee Bark is making me drool! It looks really mouthwatering!
This looks delicious and perfect for our holiday celebration this year! I’m excited to make it.
Ooh… I like this recipe. I’m gonna bookmark and try it. I haven’t had toffee bark of any kind in a few years.
This looks amazing. I must give this a try. Toffee has been a favorite of mine. I don’t think I’ve tried making it myself yet though.
It is a lovely recipe, and the best part is that just like you have mentioned, it does not require any fancy ingredients, and can be made from simple ingredients that are available in the kitchen.
Sometimes the more simple the food is,the more it’s delicious. Thanks for sharing.
YUM! This looks amazing! I love the sweet-salty combo!
This would be a great holiday treat for the whole family. I will make this before the holiday or to take to a party.
That looks absolutely delicious! I love sweet and salty snacks like this. These are perfect for the holidays (and maybe movie night!)
Aww yeah. I could eat my weight in that! I love all the chocolatey, peanutty goodness. I can’t wait to try this.