Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

Even if you are short on time this Valentine's Day, you can celebrate with a sweet serving of Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark. The simple chocolate treat is quick to put together and perfect to share with your loved ones.

Valentine's Day bark couldn't be easier to make. The simple treat takes melted chocolate, layers it with Oreos, and tops it with white chocolate melts and conversation hearts. The Valentine's Day bark comes together super quickly, and it is great to make if you need a last-minute treat.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

One of the best things about Valentine's Day chocolate bark is just how easy it is to make. It's basically like melting a big pot of chocolate. The melted chocolate then gets layered with more Oreos and topped off with white chocolate candy melts to make the perfect sweet treat.

There are really no rules when it comes to making this chocolate bark. Want to add chocolate chips? Go ahead! How about M&Ms? Go for it. Thinking about a peanut butter swirl? Great idea! It's really a choose-your-own-adventure when it comes to chocolate.

Looking for more Valentine's Day recipes? Check out my Valentine's Day cake pops, Valentine's Day blondies, or Valentine's Day M&M cookies. All of the Valentine's Day treats spread the love.

Why I Love This Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark Recipe

• Ultra Festive - The candy hearts and the red and pink candy melts make the recipe perfect for a loving holiday.
• Little Chefs - This is a great recipe to get the little ones involved in the kitchen.
• Last Minute - This recipe comes together in no time, making it excellent if you need a last-minute treat for Valentine's Day.

Ingreidents Needed To Make Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

See below for all the details on what you'll need to make the full recipe.

• Chocolate - Both chocolate chips and a chocolate bar will work
• Candy melts - Use white chocolate if you can't get candy melts.
• Oreos - Any cookie will work if you don't want to use Oreos.
• Coconut oil - A small amount is added to give the chocolate a nice crisp and shine.
• Candy hearts - To make the bark extra festive.

How To Make Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark

1. Prepare. Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper and set to the side.
2. Crush the cookies. Use a food processor or a plastic bag with a rolling pin to crush the cookies. Set to the side.
3. Melt the chocolate. Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in increments. Stir until smooth, and add in the coconut oil.
4. Make the bark. Pour one layer of chocolate, top with the Oreos, and place in the refrigerator or freezer to set. Then add the top layer, topping with candy hearts and sprinkles. Use the candy melts to cover the Oreo cookie layer.
5. Set up. Let the bark set up and become firm. Leave the bark in the fridge for an hour to make sure it all comes together.

Make Ahead and Storage

The chocolate bark is a great treat to make ahead. The bark can be made up to five days in advance. Keep the bark in a cool place or in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Since it is mostly chocolate, it will melt very easily.

The bark also freezes very well. It can be made ahead of time and frozen or kept in the freezer if there are any extras. Keep the bark in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 months.

Tips and Variations

• Food Coloring - If using white chocolate, be careful about what food coloring you use. Most white chocolate and food coloring do not mix, causing a mealy chocolate.
• Switch it up - Switch up the colors depending on the holiday. Use green and white candy melts for St. Patrick's Day, go orange and green for Halloween, and red, white, and blue for the 4th of July.
• Coconut oil - A little goes a long way. Don't worry about the oil impacting the taste of the bark. The oil is more for setting the chocolate and giving it a good shine.