• Measure out the candy. Cut the Candy Cane Hershey Kisses in half and the gluten-free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies in half or in quarters. Set the candy aside.
• Lay out a piece of parchment paper. You’ll use this to make the Christmas Candy Bark on. Decide if you're using the Microwave or Double Boiler method for melting the chocolate chips.

Microwave Method:

• Put ¾ of semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwavable bowl, reserving the other ¼. Melt the chocolate but be careful not to overheat the chocolate. The best method I've found is heating in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring thoroughly between each 30 seconds, until chocolate is just melted (should be 1.5 to 2 minutes total). Once the chocolate is melted, add the remaining chocolate chips and stir until they are melted in.
• Spread the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper into an 8 by 11 rectangle. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect.

Double Boiler Method:

• Add a tempered (heat-safe) glass bowl or double boiler over a simmering pot of water, making sure the water doesn't reach the bowl above. Add ¾ of the chocolate chips to bowl or double boiler, and stir as the chocolate melts, not allowing the chocolate to exceed 115 degrees F. Once the chocolate is fully melted, remove it from the heat and add the remaining chips, stirring until it is fully melted and smooth.
• Spread the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper into an 8 by 11 rectangle. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect.

While the chocolate is still wet:

• Melt the red candy melts in a microwavable bowl. Place dots of the melted red candy melts on top of the melted chocolate.
• Melt the green candy melts in a microwavable bowl. Place dots of the melted green candy melts on top of the melted chocolate.
• Using a knife, swirl the candy melts and chocolate up and down. Then swirl the candy melts and chocolate back and forth.
• Place the candy and cookies on the melted chocolate. Press down lightly.
• Allow the Christmas Candy Bark to dry for at least 3 hours. Cut into pieces and enjoy!