The Story & Intro
Bonjour my friends! 👋 It’s Lacamorea here, your Parisian-at-heart girl who traded the cozy winter lights of France for the festive sparkle of American Christmas traditions 🎄✨. Every December, I get hit with the sweetest waves of nostalgia. Back home, winter meant warm kitchens, hot chocolate simmering on the stove, and my maman’s chocolate treats cooling by the window while I tried (unsuccessfully!) not to steal every piece.
This year, I found myself craving something fun, colorful, and easy enough to whip up between holiday parties and gift wrapping. That’s when M&M Christmas Bark came to the rescue the kind of dessert that looks magical, tastes incredible, and takes almost no time. Truly the holiday trifecta!
And mon dieu… the first time I made M&M Christmas Bark in the U.S., I instantly understood why it’s such a staple here. Sweet, crunchy, festive, and ridiculously addictive it’s everything Christmas should feel like. Kids love it, adults devour it, and even that one grumpy uncle who “doesn’t like sweets” ends up taking a second piece.
The best part? M&M Christmas Bark is totally customizable, beautifully beginner-friendly, and perfect for gifting. Whether you’re filling cookie tins, building dessert boards, or sneaking bites in the kitchen at midnight (we’ve all done it 😌), this recipe never disappoints.
I’ve been making M&M Christmas Bark for neighbors, coworkers, and friends every December, and it amazes me how something so simple brings so much joy. And because I’m me, you know I sprinkle some holiday magic into every batch. After all, food is my love language, and Christmas is the season where love is meant to be shared.
So grab your chocolate, grab your M&Ms, and let’s make a treat that’ll light up your holiday table like twinkling lights on a Parisian boulevard. 🎄🍫
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 cups high-quality dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms (red & green)
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This makes your M&M Christmas Bark easy to remove once it sets.
2. Melt the Dark Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark or semisweet chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring each time.
Add coconut oil for extra shine and smoothness.
3. Spread the Chocolate
Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment and spread it into a rectangle (thick or thin you choose your bark style).
4. Melt the White Chocolate
Repeat the melting process with your white chocolate.
5. Add the White Chocolate Design
Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate.
Use a toothpick to swirl beautiful patterns it’s like painting your own Christmas art! 🌟
6. Add the Fun Toppings
Quickly sprinkle your Christmas M&Ms, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles over the chocolate before it hardens.
7. Let It Set
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until the bark is firm.
8. Break Into Pieces
Remove from the fridge and break into rustic pieces.
Enjoy immediately or store for gifting.
Serving Suggestions
- Add pieces to holiday dessert trays
- Serve with hot cocoa or peppermint lattes
- Wrap in cellophane bags for adorable edible gifts
- Use as stocking stuffers (a HUGE win every year!)
- Add to Christmas cookie boxes for crunchy variety
✨ Recipe Card (with emojis!)
🎄 M&M Christmas Bark Recipe
⏰ Time
Prep: 10 min
Cooling: 30 min
Total: 40 min
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms 🎅
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes ❄️
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles ✨
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Melt dark chocolate; spread into a rectangle.
- Melt white chocolate; drizzle and swirl.
- Add M&Ms, candy canes, sprinkles.
- Chill 30 minutes.
- Break into pieces & enjoy!
📝 Notes
- For extra crunch, add pretzels.
- For extra sweetness, use milk chocolate.
- For a peppermint kick, add peppermint extract.
🍽 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 240
Fat: 12g
Carbs: 30g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 2g
Conclusion
And that’s it, mon amis! Your festive, colorful, crowd-pleasing M&M Christmas Bark is ready to brighten up your holiday celebrations. Whether you’re gifting it, serving it at parties, or sneaking a few pieces while wrapping presents (my personal specialty 🎁), this recipe is guaranteed to become a Christmas favorite year after year.
Simple ingredients, big flavors, and holiday joy that’s the magic of this season. From my cozy French-American kitchen to yours, I hope this sweet treat brings you warmth, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of Christmas sparkle. Joyeux Noël! 🎄❤️
100-Word Story Version
Bonjour my friends! Lacamorea here, the French girl who grew up sneaking bites of melting chocolate in my maman’s winter kitchen. When I moved to America, I fell in love with festive sweets especially M&M Christmas Bark. It’s colorful, simple, and full of holiday cheer! Every December, I whip up a big batch to share with neighbors and coworkers, and it always disappears faster than snow on a warm Paris afternoon. This treat mixes creamy chocolate, crunchy M&Ms, and a touch of peppermint magic. It’s fun, festive, and guaranteed to make your holidays extra sweet! 🎄🍫✨