Chocolate Bacon Bark

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

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.

Visit gwaltneyfoods.com for more holiday recipe ideas. 

• 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:

1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, melt chocolate candy in the microwave in 30-second increments; stir every 30 seconds.
2. Pour chocolate into pan and spread evenly.
3. Top with bacon and pretzels, candies and sprinkles, if desired; freeze until hardened (about 12 hours).
4. Break into bite-sized pieces.
5. To make Giveaway Bags: Using scissors, cut one piece of card stock or construction paper to match the width of the paper bag.
6. Cut length of card stock or construction paper into “V” shape so point comes about 3/4 down bag.
7. Decorate card stock or construction paper with sayings or drawings.
8. Stuff paper bag with Chocolate Bacon Bark.
9. 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.
10. Using scissors, cut one piece of ribbon about 6 inches long.
11. 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.
12. 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.

About the Author

Steve Patterson

A Christian Blogger that enjoys blogging about the Bible, Theology, God, Jesus Christ, Christian Music, Family, Cats, Odd Holidays, sewing and much more. I have been blogging since 2004, however, I have been blogging on Courageous Christian Father since 2012. I enjoy listening to Christian Music. I am married with 1 daughter, 2 step-sons and a step daughter.

See author's posts