While still soft, sprinkle on pretzels, candy corn, M&M’s, sprinkles, and candy eyes. Press lightly so they stick.
Set:
6 Chill for 20–30 minutes until firm, then break into shards.
Package:
7 Place 2–3 shards in each clear bag with orange or black ribbon.
8 (Tip: store in a cool, dry place — keeps for 1 week.)
9 10 Here are several cornstarch-free alternatives — both ready-made and DIY — that still give the fun “monster eye” look for your bark:
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12 🟢 1. Mini Chocolate Chips (Simple & Effective)
13 Press upside-down mini chocolate chips (flat side up) into the bark while it’s soft.
14 Add a small white dot of melted white chocolate (use a toothpick) for the “eye” reflection.
15 ✅ 100% cornstarch-free
16 ✅ Melts slightly into the surface — stable in packaging
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18 ⚪ 2. White Chocolate “Eyeballs” (DIY Version)
19 Ingredients:
20 White chocolate or candy melts (for whites)
21 Dark chocolate chips (for pupils)
22 Method:
23 Pipe small dots of melted white chocolate onto parchment.
24 While still soft, place a mini chocolate chip in the center (point down).
25 Let set at room temperature or in fridge.
26 → These look identical to store-bought candy eyes but have zero cornstarch.
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28 🧁 3. Yogurt Chips or White Baking Chips + Chocolate Dot
29 Use yogurt chips (often cornstarch-free, but check label).
30 Melt a bit of dark chocolate, use a toothpick to add a tiny center dot.
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32 🧃 4. Natural Option: Sliced Mini Marshmallows
33 Cut mini marshmallows in half; press a chocolate chip into the sticky side.
34 Soft and fun for a “cartoonish” look — especially cute for kid-friendly batches.
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36 🧪 Optional Tip for Durability
37 If you’re gifting or need them to keep a few days:
38 Brush the finished eyeballs (DIY versions) with a tiny bit of cocoa butter or neutral oil — helps resist humidity and prevent blooming.
