4th of July Chocolate Bark

This 4th of July Candy is so easy to make! You take a few different types of chocolate, melt and layer them into a delicious bark. I like that I can serve it at parties, at home with the family, or even add it to goodie bags for special occasions or events. There are so many situations where a good chocolate bark makes the perfect snack.

The best part about this recipe is the freedom to decorate and have some fun with it! I chose a patriotic theme to serve the candy for the 4th of July or Memorial Day, but you can do whatever you want. I use red, white, and blue M&Ms and sprinkles with adorable little stars that fit the theme wonderfully.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s cheap to make: This recipe is so inexpensive! You only need chocolate and a variety of toppings to make it, which doesn’t cost a lot.
• It’s easy: It’s not hard to make either. Most of the steps, including melting the chocolate and letting it set, is not complicated at all for someone who doesn’t make desserts.
• It’s only a few ingredients: I use 3 kinds of chocolate and 3 toppings. You can switch up or use fewer, but it’s still not a lot of components either way.

Ingredients

Below is everything you’ll need to make your version of this 4th of July candy. It’s truly one of the easiest patriotic treats ever with no baking required.

• Chocolate: I use semi-sweet, milk, and white chocolate for this Fourth of July candy. I mix the first two and then add a layer of white chocolate on top to make the decorations pop more.
• M&Ms: Red, white, and blue M&Ms add great patriotic flair to the chocolate bark. They provide a crunchy texture. 
• Oreos: I like the texture of crumbled Oreos on top, too. They’re more for flavor and crunch than for the patriotic presentation.
• Sprinkles: Red, white, and blue sprinkles are a great addition, too. The kind I use also has white stars and gold pearls to make it even more fun.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Add berries: Top the Fourth of July candy bark with freeze-dried berries for texture, fruity flavor, and more red and blue.
• Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free Oreos and ensure all of the other ingredients are gluten-free as well.
• Add nuts: Incorporate more crunch with chopped nuts. Pecans, walnuts, and peanuts are lovely ideas.

How to Make 4th of July Candy

To get started on your July 4th candy, grab a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. This will keep the chocolate from getting stuck to the pan.

Step 1: Set up your double boiler. First, place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring it to a low boil. Then, add the semi-sweet and milk chocolate.

Step 2: Melt the chocolate. Once the chocolate starts to melt, stir it occasionally until it’s smooth.

Step 3: Spread and chill. Next, pour it onto the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Pop it in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.

Step 4: Melt white chocolate and add toppings. Melt the white chocolate, spread it over the first chocolate layer, and sprinkle the toppings on it. Now you can place it back in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Cut or crack it and enjoy!

If you love recipes like this easy 4th of July bark, you may also enjoy this Layered Candy Bark or these 4th of July Sugar Cookies!

Serving Suggestions

• Create a fun snack charcuterie with other adorable treats like butterfly pretzels and chocolate fruit cups.
• Prepare a cold, sweet beverage like Dr Pepper floats to enjoy with your 4th of July candy.
• Kool-Aid popsicles are another tasty summer treat you can serve.
• Top your cherry cream cheese pie with some candy bark to get it a patriotic presentation.

Patriotic Candy Bark

Karin and Ken

4th of July Candy is a simple way to celebrate patriotic holidays! It needs minimal effort and ingredients, yet it's still great to curb your sweet cravings.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Set Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 673 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 9 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 9 ounces milk chocolate
• 12 ounces white chocolate
• ¼ cup M&M’s or more
• 6 Oreos roughly chopped
• sprinkles

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Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Add chocolate to a medium bowl and place over a saucepan with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a low boil stirring regularly once the chocolate starts to melt. When smooth, carefully transfer chocolate to parchment paper and spread evenly. Cool in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
• Repeat for the white chocolate layer, but prior to putting in the fridge, sprinkle with M&M’s, chopped Oreos and sprinkles as desired.
• Chill in the fridge until set, about 30 minutes.
• Chop or break apart and enjoy.

Notes

• Store your patriotic candy bark in an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• Melt the chocolate in the microwave instead of using the double-boiler method.
• Ensure that you add and gently press the decorations into the chocolate before it fully sets to ensure that they don’t fall off.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 7gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 6gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 5mg

Keyword 4th of july candy, patriotic candy, patriotic recipes

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