Chocolate Bacon Bark – When family and friends come together in celebration of the Christmas season, tasty treats are a must-have for the festivities. You can also celebrate the season of giving with a special giveaway at the end of your gathering to show your gratitude to loved ones.
This recipe below looks good! I would try it!
Chocolate Bacon Bark
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A simple yet delicious treat, Chocolate Bacon Bark is a sweet-and-salty snack with Gwaltney Bacon as the centerpiece of a crowd-pleaser for nearly any celebration. Try pairing with these creative giveaway bags as a personalized memento to offer a unique memory even after the season comes to a close. The bite-sized morsels are also perfect for individual grab bags by the door as guests make their way home following holiday celebrations.
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Chocolate Bacon Bark and Giveaway Bags
Prep time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24
- 1 bag (12 ounces) chocolate candy melts
- 1 package (12 ounces) Gwaltney Bacon
- toppings such as pretzels, candies and sprinkles (optional)
Giveaway Bags:
- Scissors
- Card stock or construction paper
- 24 brown paper lunch bags
- Coloring or drawing materials
- Hole puncher
- Ribbon
To make Chocolate Bacon Bark:
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, melt chocolate candy in the microwave in 30-second increments; stir every 30 seconds.
- Pour chocolate into pan and spread evenly.
- Top with bacon and pretzels, candies and sprinkles, if desired; freeze until hardened (about 12 hours).
- Break into bite-sized pieces.
- To make Giveaway Bags: Using scissors, cut one piece of card stock or construction paper to match the width of the paper bag.
- Cut length of card stock or construction paper into “V” shape so point comes about 3/4 down bag.
- Decorate card stock or construction paper with sayings or drawings.
- Stuff paper bag with Chocolate Bacon Bark.
- Hold decorated card stock or construction paper to top of the paper bag, “V” shape pointed down, and punch two centered holes about 1/2 inch from top and 1/2 inch away from each other.
- Using scissors, cut one piece of ribbon about 6 inches long.
- With holes aligned and decorated card stock or construction paper facing out, insert the end of ribbon from the back side of the bag; tie loose enough knot or bow so paper bag doesn’t rip.
- Repeat process with remaining bags.
Compliments of Family Features | SOURCE: Gwaltney
I am sure you can remove the bacon, but then it would be Just Chocolate Bark. Just saying.