Need a quick sweet that looks fancy but is secretly so simple? This Toasted Almond & Cranberry Bark is your answer. With crunchy almonds, tangy cranberries, creamy vanilla bark, and a drizzle of chocolate, you’ll get that perfect balance of sweet, tart, and nutty in every bite.

It’s a treat that works just as well for holiday gifting as it does for a weekday pick-me-up. Plus, it’s so easy that even little hands can help sprinkle and drizzle.

Ingredients You’ll Need

24 oz vanilla almond bark
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup sliced almonds
2 oz chocolate almond bark

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Toast the almonds
Heat a skillet over medium. Add sliced almonds with a light mist of oil. Stir often until lightly golden—watch closely, they toast fast! Transfer to a plate and let cool.

2. Prep your surface
Line a baking sheet (or cutting board) with parchment paper.

3. Melt the vanilla bark
Microwave the vanilla almond bark in a heat-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.

4. Spread the base
Pour the melted bark onto the parchment and spread evenly with a spatula. Aim for a thin, consistent layer.

5. Add toppings
Before it sets, scatter toasted almonds and dried cranberries over the top. Press gently so they stick.

6. Melt the chocolate drizzle
In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate almond bark. Let it cool for 2–3 minutes so it drizzles instead of running off.

7. Get creative
Drizzle the chocolate over the bark in swirls or zigzags—whatever design you like.

8. Cool & break
Let it sit until fully hardened, then break into 3–5 inch pieces. Store in an airtight container or package in gift bags.

Tips & Variations

🎁 Gift it: Wrap pieces in clear bags with ribbon or stack in tins for thoughtful edible gifts.
🌰 Nut swap: Try pistachios or pecans instead of almonds.
🍒 Fruit fun: Swap cranberries for dried cherries or apricots.
❄️ Holiday vibe: Add crushed peppermint candies for a festive twist.