Description
This Gingerbread Cookie Bark is a festive and delicious holiday treat that combines creamy white chocolate infused with warm gingerbread spices, topped with crunchy gingerbread cookies and colorful sprinkles. Quick to prepare and perfect for gifting or serving at holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon mini red and green M&M’s
- 10 to 12 store-bought or homemade gingerbread cookies
- 1 teaspoon red and green nonpareils
- 1 teaspoon red and green jimmies
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a medium heatproof bowl, microwave the white chocolate chips in 15-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 1 minute total. Add ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and kosher salt, then stir until fully incorporated to infuse the chocolate with warm spices.
- Spread and Decorate: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an offset spatula, spread the melted spiced white chocolate evenly on the parchment to about 1/4-inch thickness. Immediately decorate the surface by pressing gingerbread cookies gently into the chocolate, then sprinkle with mini red and green M&M’s, nonpareils, and jimmies for a festive look.
- Set the Bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
- Break and Serve: Once set, remove from the refrigerator and carefully break the bark into bite-size pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality white chocolate chips to ensure smooth melting and rich flavor.
- If you prefer a stronger ginger flavor, increase ground ginger by up to 1 teaspoon.
- Homemade gingerbread cookies add a personal touch, but store-bought cookies work perfectly too.
- Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator depending on your climate to keep it fresh.
- This bark can be customized with other holiday candies or nuts as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 40 grams)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
