Chocolate Christmas Reindeer Bark
This easy Chocolate Christmas Reindeer Bark recipe is a delicious festive treat to enjoy during the holiday season. The fun mix of the milk chocolate with sweet M&M’s and the salty pretzel toppings makes a delightful chocolate Christmas bark with contrasting textures and flavors.
For more bark recipes try my Reese’s peanut butter bark, caramel chocolate Turtle bark, crockpot candy and white chocolate Halloween bark.
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Reindeer Bark
Reindeer bark is perfect for a thoughtful Christmas gift idea or just a playful yummy dessert or chocolate snack to share with everyone.
Kids love making and eating the adorable Christmas bark with Reindeer faces using red nose Christmas M&M’s, candy eyes and mini pretzel antlers.
Easy to customize with your creativity using your favorite Christmas candy or chocolate for a joyful holiday treat.
Ingredients
- Milk Chocolate Chips
- Mini Pretzels – broken in halve for the reindeer antlers
- Christmas M&M’s – red and green milk chocolate Christmas M&M’s
- (Red M&M’s – for the reindeer noses)
- (Green M&M’s – for decoration)
- Candy Eyes
- Christmas Sprinkles – optional for more of a festive Christmas flair decorating
For a fun variation switch it up and use white chocolate chips for the chocolate reindeer bark base.
How To Make Chocolate Reindeer Bark
STEP ONE – Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the chocolate from sticking.
STEP TWO – Melt the Chocolate:
Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
STEP THREE – Create the Chocolate Base:
Pour the melted milk chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.
STEP FOUR – Decorate with Reindeer Faces:
Place the 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate for the reindeer antlers.
Add 12 red M&M’s below the pretzels for the reindeer noses.
Place candy eyes above the noses to complete the reindeer faces.
STEP FIVE – Add Green M&M’s and Sprinkles:
Scatter the green M&M’s and 1 teaspoon of sprinkles over the bark while the chocolate is still wet for added festive color and texture.
STEP SIX – Set the Chocolate:
Let the bark sit at room temperature until fully set, or place it in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to speed up the process.
STEP SEVEN – Break and Serve:
Once the chocolate is completely set, break it into pieces with your hands. Enjoy your festive reindeer bark or package it up as a holiday treat for friends and family!
Storage Instructions
Store using an airtight container at a consistent cool room temperature for 10 to 14 days or in the fridge for up to 30 days.
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Chocolate Christmas Reindeer Bark
Description
This easy Chocolate Christmas Reindeer Bark recipe is a delicious festive treat to enjoy during the holiday season. The fun mix of the milk chocolate with sweet M&M’s and the salty pretzel toppings makes a delightful chocolate Christmas bark with contrasting textures and flavors.
Ingredients
2 cups milk chocolate chips
12 mini pretzels
12 red M&M’s (for the noses)
Candy eyes
2 tablespoons green M&M’s (for decoration)
1 teaspoon sprinkles (optional, for extra festive flair)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the chocolate from sticking.
- Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Pour the melted milk chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate for the reindeer antlers.Add 12 red M&M’s below the pretzels for the reindeer noses.
- Place candy eyes above the noses to complete the reindeer faces.
- Scatter the green M&M’s and 1 teaspoon of sprinkles over the bark while the chocolate is still wet for added festive color and texture.
- Set the Chocolate:
- Let the bark sit at room temperature until fully set, or place it in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once the chocolate is completely set, break it into pieces with your hands. Enjoy your festive reindeer bark or package it up as a holiday treat for friends and family!
Notes
Storage instructions: Store using an airtight container at a consistent cool room temperature for 10 to 14 days or in the fridge for up to 30 days.
