Jelly Bean Bark

jelly beans Try Jelly Bean Bark for a simple but fun twist to the typical Chocolate Easter candy.

You can create adorable little gift bags or make a colorful batch and fill a glass jar as a lovely gift.

You'll love how easy it is to make this white chocolate Easter candy recipe. But hey, don't limit yourself. You can substitute dark chocolate or milk chocolate if you happen to like them better. The choice is yours when you are creating a masterpiece. :)

And who says you can only use this recipe for Easter? I never said that. Go for it - all year round!

If you are looking for a good place to order your chocolate for candy making try Candyland Crafts. You can find Jelly Belly beans in bulk at Candy Direct. They carry Gimbals as well as Jelly Belly.

Jelly Bean Bark Recipe

1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/4 pounds white chocolate or almond bark
2 cups miniature jelly beans

Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Spray it with cooking spray or brush it with melted butter.

Melt chocolate or almond bark in a double boiler or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.

Spread melted chocolate onto cookie sheet and sprinkle with jelly beans. Allow bark to set before breaking into pieces.

Store in an airtight container.

white chocolate bark

Now what could be easier? Don't feel that making your own Easter candy is too much work. You really can do it. Besides, there is just something a little extra special about homemade Easter candy. Everyone will really enjoy it.

If you'd like to use something like this for your kids to give to their classmates at school or for some other occasion, here's a tip. Pick up some cello favor bags at Candyland Crafts and put some of your jelly belly bark inside. Simply close up the favor bag with a twist tie or ribbon. Fast, inexpensive, and cute - exactly how I like things!

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