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Thin pieces of chocolate covered with mini pretzels, red and green candies, candy eyes and festive sprinkles.
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Reindeer Chocolate Bark

This Reindeer Chocolate Bark recipe, made with mini pretzels, melted chocolate, and festive candy, is a fun dessert for the holiday season!
Course Desserts
Cuisine Christmas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 375kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 12 mini pretzels
  • 12 red M&M's
  • 24 candy eyes
  • 2 Tbsp green M&M's
  • 1 tsp festive sprinkles optional
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Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the chocolate from sticking. Set it aside.
    Lined Baking Sheet
  • Melt the milk chocolate chips 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.
    Melted Chocolate for Reindeer Bark
  • Pour the melted milk chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly with a spatula to about ¼" /0.5cm thick.
    Melted Chocolate Spread on Baking Sheet
  • 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.
    Reindeer Faces Placed on Melted Chocolate
  • Scatter the green M&M's and 1 teaspoon of sprinkles (if using) over the bark while the chocolate is still wet for added festive color and texture.
    Additional Sprinkles Added to Chocolate Bark
  • 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.
    Thin piece of chocolate covered with mini pretzels, red and green candies, candy eyes and festive sprinkles.
  • Once the chocolate is completely set, break it into pieces with your hands.
    Cracked Reindeer Bark
  • Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
    Thin pieces of chocolate covered with mini pretzels, red and green candies, candy eyes and festive sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g