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Home / Latest Posts / Holiday Ideas / 4th of July / 4th of July Cookie Bark

4th of July Cookie Bark

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 7/04/20Updated: 9/07/21

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piece of 4th of july cookie bark in a hand

This patriotic 4th of July Cookie Bark is sweet and salty and the perfect way to show your red, white and blue!

If you are looking for some other holiday themed cookie bars be sure and check out this Easter Bark, Leprechaun Bark and Christmas Cookie Bark.

4th of July Cookie Bark

I love the Fourth of July. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that my ancestors came over on the Mayflower and I have relatives that fought in the Revolution War but I love America!!

We usually spend the Fourth of July at the Oregon Coast with a bonfire and s’mores making on the beach watching the fireworks. During the day there is a BBQ and a good old fashioned, small town 4th of July parade!

stack of 4th of july cookie bark

What better way to celebrate the Fourth than with some red, white and blue food and treats!?

Another thing I love the combination of sweet and salty in this cookie bark thanks to the addition of pretzels.

Cookie Bark Ingredients

  • White Candy Melts. You can also use white almond bark.
  • Pretzels
  • Oreo Cookies
  • M & M’s
  • Sprinkles
cookie bark ingredients

How to Make 4th of July Cookie Bark

  • Place a piece of parchment paper on the table or a baking sheet.
  • Crush up 12 cookies and 1 1/2 cups of pretzels.
  • Place crushed cookies, pretzels and 3/4 cups of M & M’s on the parchment paper.
cookie bark ingredients on parchment paper
  • Pour melted chocolate over the top. I melt it in the microwave but you can also melt in a sauce pan on the stove top.
pouring chocolate over cookie bark ingredients.
  • Use a spoon or offset spatula to help spread the chocolate over the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle the top with reserved M & M’s and sprinkles before chocolate sets up.
overhead shot of 4th of july cookie bark
  • Allow bark to harden up. You can speed up the process by putting it in the refrigerator.
  • Once it is set up, using a knife to cut the bark into pieces or just break it with your hands.
broken up pieces of cookie bark

How Long Will Cookie Bark Last?

Stored in an airtight container cookie bark will last for 1-2 weeks.

It makes a great treat for a holiday party or to give as a gift. Get creative and think up your own combination of sweet and savory for some cookie bark. Let me know what you come up with.

stack of 4th of July cookie bark

For more of our favorite 4th of July holiday treats check out these posts:

  • 4th of July Fruit Pizza
  • Patriotic Cheese Board
  • Red, White and Blue M & M Blondies
  • 4th of July Ice Cream Soda Bar

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piece of 4th of july cookie bark in a hand

Originally posted June 22, 2010

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  1. Lauren says

    Posted on 6/22 at 11:23 am

    Oh this looks so yummy and festive! Can’t wait to try it – thanks!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 6/22 at 5:10 pm

      Thanks Lauren, It is as fun to make as it is to eat!

      Reply
  2. Bonnie @ the pin junkie says

    Posted on 7/4 at 7:31 am

    Your project is featured today on The Pin Junkie! Happy 4th of July!

    Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    Posted on 7/3 at 6:15 pm

    Just made these tonight with my 11 year old daughter and her friend. After the bark hardened, we placed the pieces in red & white bags & blue & white bags; purchased from “pick your plum”. The girls decorated stickers and placed them on their 4th of July favor bags for tomorrow!
    Bark is super easy to make…super easy to look at and super delicious! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/5 at 9:55 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe and it sounds like you had a lot of fun and they looked darling!!

      Reply
  4. Pamela says

    Posted on 6/28 at 8:08 pm

    Oh my…already have the ingredients on my shopping list for tomorrow. Eager to try and use for my guests next week.

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    Posted on 6/24 at 6:11 pm

    This looks amazing! I am new from southern charm. I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully follow me back, Nicole

    Reply
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