Patriotic Bark

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Quick and easy No-Bake Patriotic Bark is the perfect treat for kids to make this summer! It’s a great treat for Memorial Day, 4th of July or any picnic. A sweet and salty mixture of candy melts, pretzels, marshmallows and sprinkles.

4th of July Bark broken up on marble background

Themed food is so much especially when it’s easy to make like this No-Bake Patriotic Bark! With just a few ingredients this festive sweet and salty treat is easy to make, plus the kids can get involved in making it.

This is one of the first things that my daughter tackled on her own when it came to being in the kitchen. It’s pretty hard to mess up and they feel so independent.

With little hands you can just let them swirl the candy melts, sprinkle the toppings on, break it apart etc. There’s a way to get all the kids active in the kitchen no matter how old they are!

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Ingredients for Patriotic Bark

Check out this package on Amazon of Red, White and Blue Candy Melts plus sprinkles!

Drops of red, white and blue candy melts on wax paper.

Steps to Prepare

Prep – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper with a little bit of overhang to lift the bark out of the pan when done.
Melt & Pour– Scoop or pour the melted red candy melts in medium-sized circles around the pan. Repeat this with the blue candy melts, so the colors are evenly dispersed. Repeat with the white candy melts, filling in any empty spaces.
Swirl – Using a rubber spatula, swirl the colors together. Do not mix them completely because you will end up with a brown color. You want there to be visible swirls of each color.
Top – Spread the pretzels and marshmallows out evenly across the bark. Sprinkle the 4th of July sprinkles.
Set – After the bark has completely set (it will be hard and less shiny than before), lift the parchment paper out of the baking sheet. Using your hands, break up the bark into big and small pieces.

FAQs

How can I store it?

It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. The marshmallows may dry out slightly.

Can I make it with different toppings?

Yes! Your imagination is really the limit on this easy no-bake bark. Patriotic M&Ms would be a great addition, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc.

Pieces of 4th of july bark broken and piled together.

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Patriotic Bark

No-Bake Patriotic Bark Ingredients Bark is the perfect sweet treat at your summer parties!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Equipment

Ingredients

6 ounces white candy melts about 1 cup, melted according to package directions
6 ounces red candy melts about 1 cup, melted according to package directions
6 ounces royal blue candy melts about 1 cup, melted according to package directions
¼ cup mini pretzels
¼ cup mini marshmallows
1 Tablespoon 4th of July sprinkles

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper with a little bit of overhang to lift the bark out of the
pan when done.
Scoop or pour the melted red candy melts in medium-sized circles around the pan.
Repeat this with the blue candy melts, so the colors are evenly dispersed.
Repeat with the white candy melts, filling in any empty spaces.
Using a rubber spatula, swirl the colors together. Do not mix them completely because you will
end up with a brown color. You want there to be visible swirls of each color.
Spread the pretzels and marshmallows out evenly across the bark. Sprinkle the 4th of July sprinkles.
After the bark has completely set (it will be hard and less shiny than before), lift the parchment paper out of the baking sheet. Using your hands, break up the bark into big and small pieces.
It is now ready to serve. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. The marshmallows may dry out slightly.