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A close-up of a slice of Fourth of July desserts: patriotic snack mix bark with pretzels, M&Ms, and star sprinkles.

Patriotic Snack Mix Bark

This easy bark is a festive and delicious treat perfect for Fourth of July celebrations. It combines sweet and salty flavors with a patriotic color scheme.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bark
  • 12 oz White chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Pretzels Broken into pieces
  • 1 cup Rice cereal squares
  • 1/2 cup Red candy melts
  • 1/2 cup Blue candy melts
  • 1/4 cup Star sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup Red, white, and blue M&M's

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips according to package directions. Stir until smooth.
  3. Spread the melted white chocolate evenly over the parchment paper.
  4. Immediately sprinkle the broken pretzels and rice cereal squares over the white chocolate.
  5. Melt the red and blue candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls according to package directions. Stir until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted red and blue candy melts over the bark in a decorative pattern.
  7. Sprinkle the star sprinkles and M&M's over the top before the chocolate sets.
  8. Allow the bark to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.
  9. Once firm, break the bark into pieces.

Notes

Store the bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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