Holiday Sweets: Chocolate Bark, Shortbread, English Trifle and More
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: December 5, 2012

We know chocolate bark technically doesn't qualify as baking but we couldn't resist featuring this triple threat: it's easy to make, just about any variety is heavenly, and it makes the perfect holiday gift. Click through for 5 dreamy chocolate bark recipes along with 5 other holiday-worthy sweets. And, there's more to discover on our Holiday Baking Pinterest board!
Swirled Chocolate Bark

This award-winning Swirled Chocolate Bark recipe from Inspired Taste is the perfect edible holiday gift!
Chocolate Almond Bark

This Chocolate Almond Bark recipe from Home Skillet Cooking Blog has two surprising (yet delicious!) ingredients: Worchestershire sauce and cayenne pepper!
Pecan Toffee Bark

Get your fill of antioxidants in this Pecan Toffee Bark from Xocai Healthy Chocolate!
Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Sea Salt

Grab a Plate says her Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Sea Salt is easy to make, delicious to eat and it makes a nice holiday gift, packaged in a colorful tin. She also gives other delicious variations, so check it out!
Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

We absolutely love this festive Candy Cane Chocolate Bark from Munchin with Munchkin!
Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge



Foodista editor, Amy from The Farming Wife, contributed this beautiful and decadent Peppermint White Chocolate Fudge recipe!
Fat Free Gingerbread Cookies



Holiday treats don't always have to be packed with fat and sugar. Try Munchin with Munchkin's guilt-free and Fat Free Gingerbread Cookies.
Reduced Sugar Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread

These scrumptious Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread cookies contain 75% less sugar!
Cherry Clafoutis



We love this classic and easy-to-make French dessert Cherry Clafoutis (pronounced cla-foo-tee). We use our summer preserved cherries, but any fruit is delicious! Try figs!
Traditional English Trifle



No holiday is complete without a deep bowl of Traditional English Trifle. Layers of Sherry, fruit, jam and cake make this dessert one of our all-time favorites! Try this recipe from our chef/author friend Kathy Casey (photo by myhsu).