Just last month, Marvel Studios finally released the much anticipated teaser for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2!! I know my family has been eagerly awaiting this film, well, pretty much since the day after we saw the first GUARDIANS. While I was fortunate enough to attend a press trip for the first film, which included a screening, you bet I saw the film again in the theater once it officially released. And again, and again. To date, it is my absolute favorite Marvel movie. So yes, I pretty beyond excited for the sequel, which is exactly why I’m sharing with you today this tutorial for Galaxy Candy Bark, inspired by the film.
Okay, so I know the new GUARDIANS film will not hit theaters until May of 2017. But when your son is watching the first GUARDIANS on TV, and asks you to make a space recipe, how can you say no? Yes, my child now assumes that any time we see a movie, I can magically conjure up a recipe associated with the film. Luckily for him, I knew right away that we could make Galaxy Candy Bark. Trust me, it’s super easy, and your kids will have a blast helping you create it.
Ingredients
30 – 36 oz of black candy melts
10 – 12 oz of dark blue candy melts
10 – 12 oz of blue and/or purple candy melts
Pan sheet lines with aluminum foil
Sugar sprinkles in color of your choice
Star sprinkles
Directions
First you will want to melt your candy. I melt one bag at a time. Empty the contents into a microwave safe bowl. Then melt the candy in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir between intervals. Do this until the candy is melted.
Then pour the candy on a pan sheet, lined with aluminum foil. I like to add the black candy first, and spread evenly with a spatula. Then with the other colors, I’ll add a bit here and there on top of the black. Then I use a knife to create a swirl effect. My son likes take the other colors and add a “splatter” effect on top of the candy. Then add on your sprinkles. We found some really cool white star sprinkles from a local cake accessory store. We also used the gold sugar sprinkles as seen in our Iron Man Candy Bark tutorial.
Then place the pan sheet in the freezer for one hour. Once the candy is in a “bark” appropriate state, go ahead and break it into pieces! Finally you can serve and enjoy the Galaxy Candy Bark! Keep chilled and stored in a dry container.
If you leave the bark in the freezer for too long, no worries. You can also use a knife to break the pieces up. It’s really that simple. Such an easy treat to make, that will be sure to bring a smile to your favorite little Galaxy fan.
If you haven’t checked out the teaser yet for GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2, I suggest you do that now! Even from those little tidbits, how awesome does this film look? Pretty awesome. Obviously.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Teaser
Don’t forget to connect with GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY on Facebook and Twitter! Be sure to check out my tutorials for homemade galaxy playdough and for Galactic Space Art both inspired by GUARDIANS as well.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is set to hit theaters on May 5, 2017!
I received the above teaser as a blogger via Walt Disney Publications. All opinions and thoughts expressed are 100% my own.
We haven’t seen this movie yet, but I know my son will want to go see it! This recipe for galaxy candy bark is really cool and I look forward to trying it!
What a great snack! I love the colors of this Galaxy Candy Bark. I will have to make a batch and then go watch the show!
That’s the best looking candy bark I’ve seen, can’t wait to take notes and try it out! It sure would make a great holiday stocking stuffer, including mine!
How fun and yummy. I’ll be over to enjoy some with you so you can show me how to make it.
I love how this turned out. I’ve never made candy bark before but the possibilities are endless. This definitely looks like a galaxy, great job!
What a fun way to make the bark. It turned out looking great too!
I love this! Guardians of the Galaxy gets a lot of play in our house, and this will definitely be making an appearance the next time we watch it.
Alright, that is very cool. Well done and matches the theme perfectly! Saving it for when they release the next movie!
The bark looks pretty cool. I bet it’s yummy too!
This is terrific, very creative. And since it is based on one of my favorite movies of all time, I especially love this! Now, when do I get to eat some!
What a fun idea. My nephew would go crazy if he saw this. I wonder how it would work to make some and mail it. It’s winter so would think it would hold up pretty good.
I’m excited about the new movie and can’t wait to see it! This looks like a perfect cinema sneak snack!
Just saw this on Twitter! I’m going to make this for my grandkids. Thanks so much for sharing.
oh this looks so yummy, I can taste it through the screen! Super clever of you to use those colors, it would be perfect for a space themed party.
Oh my, this looks really yummy. The grandkids would love this as well.
Wow! That looks absolutely stunning and delicious :)
My oldest is so excited about this movie! This looks simply amazing — and so yummy too!!