Description
This No-Bake Brownie Bark with Candy Cane Crunch is an incredibly easy and satisfying dessert that’s perfect for the holidays or any time you need a quick sweet fix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 6–8 regular-sized candy canes)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. This will form your brownie bark base.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is slightly thickened (this usually takes 2-3 minutes total depending on your microwave).
- Pour the warm condensed milk mixture evenly over the cookie crust in the pan.
- Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven (or microwave for 30 seconds at a time) for 5-7 minutes, or until the chocolate chips are soft and shiny.
- Using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon, gently spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer.
- Immediately sprinkle the crushed candy canes evenly over the melted chocolate. Gently press them down slightly to ensure they adhere.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until completely firm.
- Once firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownie bark out of the pan. Cut into desired shapes (squares, rectangles, or irregular bark pieces).
- Store leftover brownie bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a few drops of peppermint extract to the condensed milk mixture.
- If you don’t have chocolate wafer cookies, you can use Oreo cookies (without the cream filling) or graham cracker crumbs mixed with a little cocoa powder.
- To crush candy canes easily, place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy pan.
- This recipe is perfect for making ahead for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
