Gingerbread Bark

Jul 7, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Snappy, glossy gingerbread bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Set 1 hr

Total 1 hr 30 min

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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12.0 oz (340.0 g)white chocolate, good-quality bar, finely chopped
⅛ tspfine sea salt
¾ cup (75.0 g)gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed
½ tspground ginger

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Instructions

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 105°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 84 to 86°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Stir in the salt and ground ginger.
Spread the chocolate about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment.
Right away, scatter the gingersnap cookies over the top and press gently so they stick.
Let set at cool room temperature until firm, about 1 hour, then break into pieces.

Tips

Short on time? Skip tempering, melt the chocolate gently, and keep the bark refrigerated; it will be softer and less glossy.
Storage: Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make gingerbread bark?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to set. It makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

How should I store gingerbread bark?

Store airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.

Snappy, glossy gingerbread bark, an easy homemade gift. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds (24 pieces).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

90 Calories / serving

4.9g Fat

10.8g Carbs

1.0g Protein

9.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2160 cal · 118g fat · 259g carbs · 24g protein · 228g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 90 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 17 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 12 min·0.6 mi·~1200 steps
Moderate cycling 9 min·1.8 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 8 min·~700 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 9 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 21 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.