Whether you’re adding some extra love to your Easter baskets or just looking for a colorful DIY to try at home with your kiddos, this candy-loaded chocolate bark is sure to brighten everyone’s day. The best part? The recipe is deceptively easy. All it takes is a playful set of cookie cutters, a canvas of melted candy wafers, and a sprinkling of your favorite seasonal sweets, from neon jelly beans to pretty pastel nonpareils. Finish with a cellophane bag wrapper and a bit of ribbon and you’ve got an unbeatable homemade treat they’ll never believe is not gourmet. Ready to give it a whirl?
Colorful Chocolate Bunny Bark
Yields five pieces
You will need:
- Assorted candies (such as pastel jelly beans, Easter-mix candy corn, and sprinkles)
- 4 ounces each of white, blue, pink, and yellow candy melting wafers
- 5 metal rabbit-shaped or spring-themed cookie cutters
- Aluminum foil
- Toothpicks
- Baking sheet
- Cellophane bags (optional)
- Ribbon (optional)

Step 1: Remove the candies from their packaging and ensure they’re readily accessible.

Place each color of candy wafers into separate microwave-safe bowls. Heat each bowl in 30-second intervals until the candy is melted and can be stirred until smooth.

Step 2: Lay a cookie cutter in the center of a small sheet of aluminum foil. Fold and scrunch the foil tightly around the edges of the cookie cutter shape.

Using your finger, smooth the foil on the inside of the cookie cutter to ensure the chocolate will lay flat. Repeat with remaining shapes, then place the prepared cookie cutters on a baking sheet.

Step 3: Using spoons, dollop alternating colors of the melted candy wafers into the prepared cookie cutters.

Shake the baking sheet gently to level the melted chocolate. Using a toothpick, swirl the colors together to create a marbled effect.

Step 4: Sprinkle your assorted candies on top of the melted chocolate. Once you’re satisfied with the appearance of each figure, transfer the entire baking sheet to the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set.

When the candy is firm, gently remove the aluminum foil and push the chocolate through the bottom of the cutter. If the bark won’t budge, gently bend the edges of the cookie cutter outward until the chocolate is released.

For an extra-festive presentation, place the chocolate bark in cellophane bags and tie with a ribbon—or nestle your treats directly inside an Easter basket.
All photographs by Heather Baird.
83 comments
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Very smart idea for Easter! Thank you for sharing!
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 3 years ago
What an ADORABLE treat!!! Great tutorial & pics as always, Heather!...Thanks for sharing your talent! These bark bunnies and eggs would look amazing at each place setting of an Easter table!!!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 3 years ago
I've got to try it this Easter. What a cute idea.
Niki from JandEdoodles said 3 years ago
Very cute! Will have to try this out with my kiddos!
WING SUM YIM from fabricAsians said 3 years ago
Something fun to do this weekend! § HAPPY EASTER §
Cathy from msbijouxbeads said 3 years ago
Cute! Looks like a fun project, great photos and tutorial, thanks
Katrina Dzerkale from Dominna said 3 years ago
This is such a clever idea !
Nedra Foster from Rainbowtribe said 3 years ago
awesome ideal
Tim and Brigita Cornwell from jacobswoodentoys said 3 years ago
Fun idea!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 3 years ago
Beautiful and colorful treats! Thanks!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Oh! What a beautiful treat! Thank you for sharing!
Rebecca Dietz from MyCozyCottageDecor said 3 years ago
Cute DIY for the kids thanks!
Piper Pixie from PiperPixieDesigns said 3 years ago
Hmmmm
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Oh my! Creative Easter yum factor! Another fun task with the nieces and nephew!! TFS!!!
Dig Deep Vintage from digdeepvintage said 3 years ago
so pretty-love this idea!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 3 years ago
What an awesome idea!! I love it!!
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 3 years ago
I love this idea! Usually we make egg shaped cookies for the kids to decorate, but this is great!
Christie Parker from LavenderLeafDesigns said 3 years ago
WoW!!!! So magical and glorious!!!! Thank you for sharing such a magnificently crafted sweet treat with us all! : ) Such a wonderful idea! : ) You are so very talented!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
A very cute idea...thank you for sharing!!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
What a cute idea for Easter! My kids would love to help make these.
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Amazing idea for Easter! Thanks for sharing:)
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 3 years ago
Amazing! Congrats!
Sally from SallysVintageKitchen said 3 years ago
Wonderful idea! Adorable treats. Thank you for sharing!
June from isewcute said 3 years ago
What a fabulous project! Will have to give this a try!
Miko Ho from MoonFeltCraft said 3 years ago
wow!!! I am going to try to make it. Thank you!
kaelabyrd from KalonCollective said 3 years ago
Love this!
Margarita Montoya said 3 years ago
adorable I love the colors!!!!!
Rob Schneider said 3 years ago
This gives me many more bright ideas to lit up a smile on kid's faces. Best Thing a kid can have
jen from chattypress said 3 years ago
love this! its such a bummer that I have to scroll all the way to the bottom of the front page to see awesome things like this!
R.M Garrett from ArtisticAcrylics said 3 years ago
Yes! My inner child loves this. I'd pretend to be making this for children, but then keep it for myself!! This is a great DIY project, and thank you for sharing.
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this great idea! I'll try it!
Cooper Collectibles T from CooperCollectibles said 3 years ago
looks easy and Fun!
Montgomery Siders from CurlyFryStudios said 3 years ago
Great way to make rainbow chocolate, I'm going to have to try this :)
One Stop Steampunk Shoppe from OneStopSteamShoppe said 3 years ago
Awesome!! : ) This is a must try! I hope to see more creative articles like this one in the future! : )
Cindy Doty from CinfulDesigns said 3 years ago
Absolutely adorable and easy for kids to participate! YUMMY! LOVE it!
foofoogal54 from GracefulVtgClothing said 3 years ago
How cute. I had come to this photo thinking I could buy these made already. This idea is limitless. Will try it with dark chocolate. Yummy. Happy Easter everyone.
Linda from FlirtyDivaTees said 3 years ago
I can't wait to get started on this fun project! What a great Easter project to jazz up the Easter Basket this year. Thank you
Leilani Hirakawa from Lanikawastudio said 3 years ago
So cute 😍😍😍😍😍
Jenicia from PaperType said 3 years ago
Wow, looks so yummy and beautiful!
Larry and Jeanne from SunnyDayGifts said 3 years ago
What a great project for my little grandson and I, He cant ever use enough sprinkles on cookies so this one is perfect for him! Thank you and Happy Easter to all!
Atsuko Snyder from WafuArtsandCrafts said 3 years ago
Adorable~~!!!
Jane from MadeByJaneDesign said 3 years ago
Just have to add my 2 cents: YUM! Definitely putting this on my Easter bucket list. Thank you for sharing!
Aidille from Aidille said 3 years ago
Really cute, thank you for sharing!
Gina Peterson Gilbert from GinaGilbertGathering said 3 years ago
Great idea for spring and Easter thanks for sharing
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 3 years ago
Looks fun and simple with the perfect explosion of color for Easter :)
emaxtees from EmaxTees said 3 years ago
Easter is coming and your shop is the place to surprise someone :)
Monika Szepietowska from KUKUdesignPL said 3 years ago
Really cute, looks tasty and simple :)
Sylvia Lee from CraftsGarden said 3 years ago
I think I'll eat a lot of candy when I'm making it...But it's also fun eating them : )
Tatyana Russkikh from TatyanaRusskikh said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing this great idea! I'll try it!
Sylvia Lee from CraftsGarden said 3 years ago
It looks so delicious!
Natalia from HatsAndOtherStories said 3 years ago
Cute idea!
Wendi and Jenny Unrein from JennyLU said 3 years ago
Loveeeee that creative rabbit bark! Totally fun!! Thank you
Anna from bellecaprice said 3 years ago
I have my grandkids coming for Easter. Thank you for delicious and colorful ideas.
Rachael from RaeSmith said 3 years ago
Too pretty to eat!
Melanie from MockingbirdByMelanie said 3 years ago
Wow- sugar explosion! My kids would freak out over this.
emma mokwana said 3 years ago
Hi i love all your ideas.
Mariola Dolat from RoyalBabyBabyUS said 3 years ago
Great tutorial & very smart idea for Easter!
RushRiverRamble said 335 days ago
Thanks for sharing such a cool and easy project!
Victoria from FolkArtBuffet said 334 days ago
Oh, what a lovely and positive bunnies! Great idea!
Nina from OriginalJewelrByNina said 334 days ago
Как же это уютно и красиво! Самому устроить себе праздник! И детям интересно! А главное все очень понятно и доступно написано!
Natalya from LadiesDressingRoom said 334 days ago
Woooow! Thank you for idea to Easter!!!!!!!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 334 days ago
Enjoyed it few years back and will enjoy it agian! Thank for sharing!
Doris Baker said 334 days ago
I LOVE this idea, and it is so simple! Thank you for sharing.
paperpastries from paperpastries said 334 days ago
so adorable I've got to make these!
enokitty said 333 days ago
So Cute!!!
Anna Salazar from AnnasLabrynth said 333 days ago
Adorable, looks easy too!
Kelley said 333 days ago
Thank you how cute
Julia from FavoriteToyStore said 333 days ago
Great decoration for serving the Easter table. Thanks for the idea!
Anna from LissiKids said 333 days ago
looks amazing! Now I know what we will do with my daughter next weekend))) Thanks for the idea!
Andrea Peter Fly from MyPhotographyArt said 332 days ago
super cute! don't have kids but might try it out just for myself :)
Kelly from CedarMillStudio said 331 days ago
Cute bunnies! Love the pastel colors!
Olga Arendarchuk from KiviBijou said 331 days ago
Very interesting idea! Incredible colors
Darya Prozerpina from felttoysfinds said 331 days ago
It looks good! The idea is interesting. It must be very tasty. Worth a try. Thanks!
andie from RetroClementine said 330 days ago
adorable !!
Mariia Shevchenko from MariUkraine said 329 days ago
It looks so GOOD ♥.♥
Stacey Marie Blaisdell from ShopSMB119 said 329 days ago
Love These!!!! <3!!!
Julia from FeltStoryUA said 328 days ago
such sweets can be made with children. I think they will be delighted )
Felicity V from LissieLoves said 327 days ago
Super cute idea, thank you so much for sharing!
Stacie Skinner from AlluringWreathDesign said 297 days ago
This looks delicious and super fun to make. Easy to change up for any holiday! Thank you!
Mariya from MagicArtForYou said 265 days ago
What bright unusual and more than certain, very delicious candies! They can also be presented on the child's birthday. Thanks for the idea! I rewrote the recipe for myself)
hscales850 said 257 days ago
That is soooo cute that's the sweetest idea for the young baker.
Robin Kline said 256 days ago
Those bunnies are so cute and creative!! I know what I'm making next year!!
Helen from TINARTEstore said 254 days ago
wow! what a pity I hadn´t seen it before Easter...