Milk chocolate topped with a layer of white chocolate & gingerbread cookie crumbles makes this easy Gingerbread Cookie Bark that’s a wonderful holiday gift.
I can’t believe it’s almost Christmas. Just a couple more days. How quickly this year has gone by. WOW! So a few weeks ago I shared this delicious recipe for my Gingerbread Cookie Bark over at Yellow Bliss Road.
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Gingerbread Cookie Bark
It’s such an easy recipe & so perfect for this time of year. I mean really – gingerbread cookies & chocolate, what more could you ask for? When we start getting down to crunch time & we inch closer & closer to Christmas we start shortening our recipes so we can fit more in to our days. I know I don’t have the time to spend all day baking.
So I reserve all my favorite quick recipes for the week counting down to Christmas. It makes it easy to still enjoy the treats of the season without losing a ton of time. Win, Win!
Do you like making bark this time of year? It’s so easy – I mean, melt the chocolate & spread out on the pan. Then if you want to add a second layer of another variety you can – or you can just jump right in to the toppings.
For this one I really wanted those gingerbread cookies to pop against the chocolate – so I added the layer of white chocolate. That is completely optional for you. But it tastes great with the other flavors too.
You could add any holiday treat you like on top of this gorgeous bark. But this time I wanted a traditional holiday flavor that sparks a little nostalgia.
Since gingerbread cookies are a nostalgic memory for me, that was the perfect choice for this bark. Gingerbread cookies are synonymous with the holiday season so it’s no wonder everyone seems to love this bark too.
Easy right?! You might want to ditch the traditional cookies for Santa & make this for him instead.
Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover gingerbread cookie bark?
Place any leftover bark in an airtight container or zip-top bag and store it at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. It might take a bit longer for the chocolate to set if it is thicker, but doubling works fine.
Can this Gingerbread Bark be frozen?
You can. I find that the chocolate likes to bloom when frozen, so I try to only do this if I can’t use it all within a couple of weeks.
Ingredients for Gingerbread Cookie Bark
- milk chocolate chips
- white chocolate chips
- shortening- divided
- gingerbread cookies
Can I use chocolate chips instead of candy melts?
So, because we are melting the chocolate, I have found that chocolate chips don’t always temper well for recipes like this. Sometimes you need to add coconut oil to get it to melt creamy enough for it to spread out.
Sometimes – usually with white or colored chocolate- it likes to seize and then you are stuck with an unusable mess. I highly recommend using candy melts for this recipe.
How to Make Gingerbread Cookie Bark
- Line an 9×13 baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium glass bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips & 1-1/2 tbsp of the shortening.
- Microwave on 50% heat in 30 second intervals until fully melted & combined- be sure to stir well in-between each interval.
- Transfer melted mixture into prepared pan & spread into a thin even layer.
- Repeat process with white chocolate chips & remaining shortening & add on top of the milk chocolate layer.
- Crumble & sprinkle on your gingerbread cookies & press in slightly.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to set – poke with a knife to break into pieces.
Be sure to check out these other great bark recipes
- Halloween Bark
- Mixed Nut Bark
- Potato Chip Bark
- Monster Halloween Bark
- Oreo Peppermint Bark
- Peppermint Bark Cookies
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Gingerbread Cookie Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp shortening- divided
- 5-6 gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- Line an 9×13 baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a medium glass bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips & 1-1/2 tbsp of the shortening.
- Microwave on 50% heat in 30 second intervals until fully melted & combined- be sure to stir well in-between each interval.
- Transfer melted mixture into prepared pan & spread into a thin even layer.
- Repeat process with white chocolate chips & remaining shortening & add on top of the milk chocolate layer.
- Crumble & sprinkle on your gingerbread cookies & press in slightly.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours to set – poke with a knife to break into pieces.
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Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Yes, I love bark at this time of year! It has always been one of my go-to neighbor gifts because it’s easy and it’s such a nice addition to a cookie tray. I love all of your creative recipes, Gina. Thanks for making me drool at 6 a.m.! 🙂
Have a wonderful holiday with your family!
Tamar says
Oh my, I bet the ginger bread and chocolate are a heavenly combination!