Candy Corn Bark
So, someone emailed me the other day asking if I was okay because I haven’t posted a pregnancy picture lately.
Yes, I am totally okay.
Just huge, uncomfortable, and an emotional trainwreck. I’m one dirty look away from a complete and total melt down.
No mean comments, you HEAR ME?? I can’t take it.
Also, my husband was out of town last week because for some reason, he seems to think that stuff like fishing and sleeping outside is important, which is completely ridiculous OBVIOUSLY.
And since I spent the week growing a baby WITHOUT back rubs AND trying not to get murdered, I didn’t get around to a photo or a baby update.
I will get a photo this week (33 Weeks, holla!!) but in the meantime, know that I’m fine, and Lucy is more and more of a hot kicking mess by the day.
Honestly, I can’t wait for her to get here so she and I can have a talk about personal space and ribs and why we need them.
Right now I am in the midst of trying to get some recipes baked and photographed ahead so I can take some time off with Baby Girl Lucy Lu. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a new baby, the last thing I want is to spend the month stressed out about blog stuff.
This is a fun and super duper easy recipe that I made while my husband was gone and my back was unrubbed.
Candy Corn Bark!!
It’s actually one of those treats that is more of a gift idea, because the idea is so simple, but if you take some extra time to package it up, it turns into a really special teacher/neighbor/co worker gift.
Here’s how you make it:
You’ll need:
2 cups milk chocolate candy melts
2 cups white chocolate (vanilla) candy melts
1/2 cup orange candy melts
1/2 cup yellow candy melts
About a cup of candy corn
1. Spread melted milk chocolate on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. I used a baking sheet that was roughly 9×13. Place baking sheet in the freezer for about 5 minutes until chocolate has hardened.
2. Melt white chocolate, and yellow and orange candy melts. Spread white chocolate evenly over milk chocolate layer.
2. Working quickly, spoon the orange and yellow candy over the melted white chocolate, randomly. Use a knife to draw swirls in the chocolate.
3. Before candy sets, sprinkle candy corns across the top of the bark, pressing gently to make sure it sticks.
4. Place pan in the freezer for about 5 minutes, then remove and break into pieces.
I filled treat bags with the bark and attached cute tags:
The tags were actually really inexpensive and easy to put together and I’ve got a material list and step by step instructions HERE, if you’re interested. They’re great for any kind of Halloween treat!!
This bark is extremely versatile, you could also switch Halloween M&M’s and make different colored swirls to match — just use your imagination!!
You can buy treat bags HERE
You can buy candy melts HERE
***And today you get double trouble because Shelly is sharing Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars on her blog today. Hop over and check them out!!***
Enjoy and have a great Tuesday!!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I realize you could be doing more important things with your time. Like watching the news or washing socks. I hope you stay awhile. Much more fun than socks, I promise. 
Can’t believe you made it through the week!! AND you made candy corn bark. I am impressed :)
Holy heck, woman, you’re my idol. Not only are you totally pregnant but you spent the week fending off murderers and homeless hobos in your attic, all while STILL managing to keep your bed tray looking effortless (I’m assuming) and making candy corn bark… which is ADORABLE btw.
OK, these are seriously awesome! Love that you incorporated candy corn! Brilliant! and LOVE the packaging! so cute!
I was wondering where the pregnancy updates were myself! I love seeing the pictures and hearing your progress. Reminds me of a time a long ago…..
Glad to hear everything is fine and can’t wait to see the next update picture.
This is so fun!
This would be such a fun gift to share! Glad to hear all is well with you & Miss Lucy!
Hey there gorgeous mama! You’re so amazing, have I told you that lately? And you’re pretty and kind and sweet and talented and amazing!
Send any mean people my way. We’ll take care of ‘em ;)
Nice things to keep you from a complete and total meltdown: Wow, you look great! I wouldn’t be able to tell you were pregnant from behind! You have nice shoes. Your dental hygiene is superb. Uh…I don’t know…is any of this working?
As much as I love seeing you pop up in my reader, I will absolutely forgive you for taking some time off blogging to love on little Miss Lucy. She’ll only be a newborn once, and your readers aren’t going anywhere!!
Man..oh man….your husband needs to be fired. I do believe your pregnant self takes precedence over fish!!!
Love the bark!
These are so pretty they are making my day! And totally doable! I never thought I’d miss preg. update photos for someone I don’t actually know, but your little boy cracks me up! He has some character that one, and it sounds like Lucy is going to be a champion karate master by like 2.Thanks for your blog, it always makes my day! And for the days in the future when you wont be blogging, I may have to actually make some of these great recipes instead of just drooling on my keyboard. The one I have made stays favorable in my mind, so you know, we’ll see. That’s all I can commit to ;)
Looks divine, Kristan!! I love this. And I can’t wait for your little one to arrive too…pictures, tons of them, please!!
So pretty and creative, yet totally easy! I love candy corn anything :)
So excited to meet Little lu
This looks so cute and festive, not to mention easy! Thank you for sharing. Who would possibly give you a mean comment, you’re so awesome! :)
This is cute as heck! I love an easy holiday treat, they all seem to get so complicated and fussy. I’m definitely trying this!
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Yum! And beautiful presentation!
So glad to hear you’re okay Kristan! I love candy barks I’m making it this weekend to giveaway to my friends :)
Mean people suck. This candy corn bark is brilliant. AND you are AMAZING!
I need to make this! I’m not a huge Halloween fan, but maybe this bark will put me in the spirit?
You get extra backrubs this week, right? Gotta even it out.
What a cute idea, and those tags are adorable. Great fall gift idea!
I just love this bark and my grandson’s birthday is October 29, soooooooooo I think I know what a treat for that will be:) Thank you.
You can holler and yell all you want, you have a license to do that you know:)
Take care you yourself and your new picture is beautiful!!!!!
Thanks so much for sharing this. It was my safety net today. I had to make some and try not to eat it all. Yea, it’s been one of THOSE days. So thanks for the chocolate fix, and the inspiration. If you can keep going with growing a baby AND everything else, I can keep going with just the everything else…expecially with a little chocolate to make it all better.
These are super adorable! :)
Aww, your husband is so sweet to give you back rubs! I don`t understand camping and sleeping outside either.
How cute is this bark, love the cute stamped halloween tag too!
Good luck with the baby! I’m 39 weeks and have daily conversations with my little princess about personal space and leaving my ribs alone! Think I’ll make some candy corn bark this weekend and take it to the nurses at the hospital next week!
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