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Crackling Patriotic Bark

Enjoy the snap, crackle and pop of this sweet patriotic treat. So easy to make!
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds almond bark, white confectionery coating, or white vanilla bark
  • several handsful pretzels, broken (I used waffle pretzels)
  • several handsful of crispy coconut cookies, broken (I used Mother’s brand)
  • macadamia nut halves
  • red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • red and blue M&M’s (I used the mini’s, but regular size will work just fine)
  • 1 (0.33 ounce) package strawberry Pop Rocks, (optional)

Instructions

  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Crumble the pretzels and coconut cookies onto the parchment. Because of all of the sweet items in this bark, be sure to use more pretzels than cookies. The balance of salty pretzels makes a needed contrast for the bark.
  • Sprinkle the macadamias over the pretzels and cookies. Set aside.
  • Melt the white almond bark according to package directions. I melted mine in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Don’t over-cook the coating, because it will burn. The idea is to get the coating pourable.
  • Pour liquified coating over the pretzels, cookies, and macadamias. Smooth, if necessary, with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
  • Immediately sprinkle with M&M’s, sprinkles, and Pop Rocks, if using. Note: If you live in a humid climate, the Pop Rocks may not hold up well in the humidity. They could lose their pop and crackle. I live in a very dry climate, so there was no problem.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature until solidified, or put the pan in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
  • Break apart into small serving pieces.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Recipe Girl