why make this recipe
This treat is quick, bright, and fun for kids to help make. It needs little time and few tools, so it is good for a party or an easy gift. For another simple Easter bake, try the Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls.
introduction
Easter Bunny Bark is a small candy piece made in a bunny mold. It uses white candy melts and pastel M&M’s for a pretty, bite-size treat. The steps are simple and you can make a batch fast. For more pictures and a similar idea, see Easter Bunny Bark on Easy Dishy.
how to make Easter Bunny Bark
Warm the white candy melts until smooth. Place one of each color M&M in each bunny cavity. Pipe or spoon the melted candy over the M&M’s to cover them. Tap the pan so the candy settles and covers the candy evenly. Let the candy harden, then pop the bunnies out of the mold. Repeat until you have all 24 pieces.
Ingredients :
Easter bunny silicone pan, Disposable piping bag, 120 pastel colored M&M’s (24 each pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple), 2 cups bright white candy melting wafers
Directions :
Add 1 cup white candy melting wafers to disposable piping bag. Microwave in 1 minute intervals at 50% power until completely melted. (See Tip 1), Add 1 of each color pastel colored M&M’s to each cavity of bunny silicone pan. Don’t worry about the orientation – some will lay flat; others will be on their sides., Snip off tip of piping bag. Pipe bright white candy melts into each cavity just barely covering the M&M’s. Tap pan gently to evenly distribute candy coating., Allow to harden; remove from pan., Repeat process with additional melted bright white candy melts and M&M’s., Yield: 24 Easter Bunny Bark pieces. (See Tip 2)
how to serve Easter Bunny Bark
Serve at room temperature on a small plate or in clear treat bags. They make a nice table treat, place setting gift, or part of a dessert tray. Let guests pick their favorite pastel colors.
how to store Easter Bunny Bark
Keep the bark in an airtight container. Store at cool room temperature for up to 2 weeks. If your house is warm, keep them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze the bark in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.
tips to make Easter Bunny Bark
Use a disposable piping bag to control the flow of melted candy and cut a small tip for thin streams. Heat candy at 50% power and stir between intervals to avoid burning. If candy dries or thickens, warm it again briefly. For more Easter candy ideas, see the Easter Bunny Coconut Tails recipe for another simple treat.
variation (if any)
Use pastel candy melts instead of white for colored bunnies. Swap M&M’s for mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or small jelly beans. Try dark or milk chocolate melts if you want a richer flavor.
FAQs
Q: How long does it take to make one batch?
A: Melting and filling takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Cooling time adds about 20 minutes.
Q: Can I use a different mold?
A: Yes. Any small silicone mold works, but the count will change with different shapes.
Q: What if candy melts get grainy?
A: Reheat gently at 50% power and stir. If water got in the candy, it may seize and not smooth out.
Conclusion
For a full step-by-step photo guide and more notes on this exact idea, you can read the original write-up at Easter Bunny Bark – Pudge Factor.
Easter Bunny Bark
Ingredients
Method
- Add 1 cup white candy melting wafers to disposable piping bag. Microwave in 1-minute intervals at 50% power until completely melted.
- Add 1 of each color pastel colored M&M's to each cavity of the bunny silicone pan.
- Snip off the tip of the piping bag. Pipe bright white candy melts into each cavity, just barely covering the M&M's.
- Tap the pan gently to evenly distribute the candy coating.
- Allow to harden, then remove the bunnies from the pan.
- Repeat the process with additional melted bright white candy melts and M&M's.