Our Best Bark Recipes for the Holidays (2024)

FAQs

How long can you keep Christmas bark? ›

Homemade chocolate bark will last in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks. I recommend storing it in the fridge to ensure that the chocolate doesn't melt! Storing for longer? Wrap the chocolate bark tightly in a couple layers of plastic wrap and keep it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

This Christmas Bark recipe is the easiest treat you'll make this holiday season! Made with pretzels, candy canes and salty peanuts, this sweet and salty chocolate bark has just a handful of ingredients and is sure to delight the entire family! Perfect for cookie plates and dessert tables – a must make for Christmas!

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge the homemade chocolate bark recipe will stay good for 2-3 weeks. If you decide to leave the chocolate bark out at room temperature it will last for about 5 days. Therefore, I definitely recommend storing it in the fridge to extend the bark's shelf life.

Package in a pretty bag or box and send one out to the bus driver, postal worker, neighbors or teachers…anyone you want to make smile. I've topped mine with a fruitcake-inspired mix (pistachios + dried cherries+dried cranberries+dried apricots+golden raisins+chopped macadamia nuts+pepitas+a sprinkle of flake salt).

How To Store Peppermint Bark. Peppermint bark will keep for weeks if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. This makes it a great gift idea around the holidays—make a big batch at the beginning of December and grab what you need for easy gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends.

It's chocolatey, crisp, crunchy, and super festive. Peppermint bark also makes for a great gift, especially if you splurge on a tin of Williams Sonoma's beloved bark. For 25 years, the kitchen supply store has sold its signature recipe in decorative tins around the holidays.

Costco's Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark

TikTok's Costco Aisles recently boasted about the candy being seen back at Costco, noting its signature “Belgian chocolate (dark and white chocolate) and all-natural peppermint.”

If your bark chilled in the refrigerator for longer than 3–4 hours, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes to slightly soften before breaking/slicing. (Or else the layers might separate.) Cover and store leftover bark in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

The bottom line

Pine bark extract is an herbal supplement rich in healthy polyphenols like procyanidins, catechins, and phenolic acids. These plant compounds appear to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects on the human body.

What are some uses for bark? ›

Inner bark can be used to make rope, weave baskets, or cane chair bottoms. Also used to make canoes, cloth, and as surface for paintings and map making. Some bark is flammable and used to start fires. Bark can be used as shingles and wall coverings.

Trees on the edible inner bark list include most of the Pines, Slippery Elm, Black Birch, Yellow Birch, Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Balsam Fir and Tamarack. Of all the contenders, Pine seems to be the genus of choice around the Northern Hemisphere, being used the most by our forebears.

Dip a brush into polyurethane and spread it evenly over the surface of the wood and work it into the rough bark along the sides. Then, let the polyurethane dry for at least 24 hours. If you want extra protection, apply another layer of polyurethane after the first one dries.

Pine bark mulches are well suited to formal gardens as they tend to be more consistent in colour and shape. Hardwood Chip and Cypress tend to be longer lasting and will not need to be replaced for up to 3 years however you may wish to top up earlier for aesthetic reasons.

Although bark mulch and wood chippings won't go bad in a short space of time, they will decompose over time as it is a natural product. If you want to store a bulk bag of bark mulch for an upcoming project, you need to make sure it's kept in a cool and dry place as this will help prevent mould and insects.

What's the shelf life of barkTHINS? If they remain sealed, barkTHINS will stay fresh for 12 months from the time they're produced. For your convenience, the 'best by' date can be found on the back of the bag.

Store your candy in a cool – room temp or slightly less – and dry place. If it contains nuts or chocolate, it'll expire faster. If not, the less moisture and fat that type of candy has, the longer it will last. Upper end on lifespan for the most persevering candies is two years, but most are about 6 months.

this is a great do-ahead treat!

It just gets better, too – because you can make this marbled chocolate bark in advance and keep it in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer for easily a month, till you're ready to gift or serve.

It will keep for up to one week in the refrigerator. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months and let it thaw for 10 minutes before eating. Toppings: Top with crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, drizzled white chocolate, M&M's, holiday sprinkles, or your favorite candy topping!