Reese’s Cracker Bark

This Reese’s cracker bark is sweet, salty, and loaded with chocolate and peanut butter goodness! A buttery saltine cracker mixture is topped with a chocolaty layer and decorated with Reese’s Pieces, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and pretzels. 

I have a major sweet tooth, and bark has always been a great way to satisfy that craving. Over the years, I’ve made all kinds of barks and brittles. Recently, I started making this delicious, sweet and salty bark recipe that a friend of mine shared with me. I tweaked it a little bit to add a bit more sweetness, and I ended up with a chocolate peanut butter bonanza for every single sweet tooth I have – and I have a lot of them! 

 

 

 

Reese’s Cracker Bark

This delicious bark starts with a saltine cracker base. Then, I make a simple toffee and pour it over the crackers. Finally, I melt chocolate chips and pour them over the crackers and caramel and top with Reese’s Pieces, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and pretzels. That’s all there is to it! After that, I simply let it set up and serve. It’s super easy and so tasty! 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It only uses a handful of simple ingredients. 
• It’s ready in just about 15 minutes. 
• It’s a sweet and salty snack that everyone will love. 

Ingredients

You’ll only need a total of six ingredients to make this recipe. That’s it! The best part is that they’re all a quick trip to the grocery store away. Here’s what you’ll need! 

• 1 sleeve saltine crackers
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• 12 ounces chocolate chips, semisweet or milk both work
• 1 cup pretzels, I used the twists, regular size or minis 
• 1 cup Reese’s Milk Chocolate and Peanut Butter Baking Cups and Candy, OR 1/2 cup each Mini Peanut Butter Cups, and Reese’s Pieces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Make Reese’s Cracker Bark

Making this bark is just as easy as heading to the store to get the ingredients. It only takes a few minutes, and you’ll have a deliciously sweet and salty snack. 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Lay the saltine crackers in a single layer on the baking sheet. 
3. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 
4. Pour the mixture over the crackers. Immediately pour the chocolate chips on top in an even layer. 
5. Bake until the chocolate chips have melted. Then, top with Reese’s Pieces, Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Cups, and pretzels. 
6. Let the bark set for an hour and enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

• You can use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips for this recipe. 
• If you don’t have saltines, you could use Ritz crackers. 
• Try using white Mini Reese’s Cups for a different flavor and color. 

Equipment

• Measuring cups
• Baking/Cookie sheet
• Parchment paper, I use the pre- cut sheets. So convenient! 

Storage

Room Temperature: Store in an air-tight container for up to a week. 

Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. 

What to Serve with Reese’s Cracker Bark

This sweet and salty bark is perfect with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. You can also add it to a large dessert spread at potlucks and parties with your other favorites like cookies, candies, cupcakes, pies, and more!

Tips

• Add the chocolate chips evenly to the toffee mixture immediately after you pour it over the crackers. 
• Remove the bark from the oven as soon as the chocolate chips have melted so you don’t burn them. 
• Top the bark with Reese’s candy and pretzels while the chocolate is hot so they stick.

More Reese’s Recipes

If you love Reese’s Pieces and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, then these recipes are for you! 

• Reese’s Pieces Pretzel Bark
• 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
• Peanut Butter Cup Banana Cake

FAQ

How do you make homemade caramel? 

You can make a simple homemade caramel by melting butter and brown sugar together and then boiling it for a few minutes. 

What is bark candy? 

Bark candy is any kind of candy – usually chocolate – that is made in a single layer or multiple layers and then allow to harden. 

Where does bark candy get its name? 

It’s called bark because the finished product has a craggy surface like that of a tree. 

 

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