Description
Create a festive and fun Reindeer Chocolate Bark with Pretzels that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy no-bake recipe features a smooth chocolate base decorated with candy eyeballs, red M&Ms for noses, and pretzel halves as antlers. Finished with optional holiday sprinkles, this delightful treat is quick to prepare and sure to charm kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 2 cups melting chocolate, almond bark, or chocolate chips
Decorations
- 20 candy eyeballs
- 10 red M&Ms
- 20 mini pretzel twists
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to provide a non-stick surface for the chocolate bark.
- Create Pretzel Antlers: Break the mini pretzel twists in half carefully to form about 20 ‘antler’ pieces. Set them aside for assembling reindeer faces later.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments. Stir between increments until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, ensuring it is easy to spread.
- Spread the Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a spatula to evenly spread it into a thin layer approximately 1/8 inch thick, forming the base of the bark.
- Decorate the Bark: Arrange the pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and red M&Ms on the chocolate layer to create adorable reindeer faces. Press them gently into the chocolate to secure. Add holiday sprinkles if desired for extra festive flair.
- Set the Bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and firm enough to remove from the parchment paper.
- Serve: Once set, carefully peel the bark off the parchment and break or cut it into individual pieces featuring reindeer faces. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a quality melting chocolate or almond bark for smooth melting and setting.
- Warm the chocolate gently to prevent burning; stirring frequently helps achieve even melting.
- Press decorations lightly but firmly into the chocolate to ensure they stay in place when the bark sets.
- Store leftover bark in a cool, dry place or refrigerator for longer shelf life.
- Get creative with decorations — other holiday candies can be substituted as desired.
