Reese’s Pieces Bark

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Makes

about 1-1/4 pounds

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023
Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese's Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the edge. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Reese's Pieces Bark Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Reese's pieces, divided
  • 1/2 cup miniature peanut butter cups, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts, divided

Directions

  1. Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside.
  2. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate until about two-thirds of chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup each Reese's pieces, peanut butter cups and peanuts. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining ingredients, pressing lightly to adhere (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Reese's Pieces Bark Tips

Can you melt the chocolate in the microwave for Reese’s Pieces bark?

Of course! Microwave for 1 minute at 70% power, remove and stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds, remove, stir and repeat until melted. Find more easy ways to melt chocolate for all of your recipes.

How long will this bark last for?

You can keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Once it’s gone, try making one of our other favorite Christmas bark recipes.

What are some variations of Reese’s Pieces bark?

Swirl peanut butter chips into the chocolate for more nutty flavor. Add crushed pretzels to the top of the bark for a sweet and salty bite, or drizzle with peanut butter syrup to make it extra decadent. Find more fun chocolate and peanut butter recipes!

—Elizabeth Harris, Taste of Home contributing writer

Nutrition Facts

1 ounce: 140 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.