Peppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark Recipe
This Peppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark is a festive and fun holiday treat combining smooth milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, colorful candy decorations, and refreshing peppermint. It’s perfect for gift-giving or enjoying as a sweet seasonal snack.
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
KeywordPeppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark, chocolate bark recipe, holiday chocolate bark, peppermint candy bark, festive treats, easy holiday dessert, reindeer chocolate, candy bark, No-Cook
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings2 servings
Calories1290kcal
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 12 ounces bag of milk chocolate chips
Decorations
- 10 mini pretzels
- 10 Wilton candy eyeballs
- 10 small red M&M’s
- 6-8 peppermint candy pieces
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 30-second increments over 2 minutes, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a serrated knife, cut each mini pretzel exactly in half for smooth edges. Set aside.
- Place peppermint candies in a Ziploc bag and smash into fine pieces using a rolling pin or mallet. Set aside.
- Pour melted chocolate onto the prepared baking tray and spread evenly to approximately 1/8 inch thickness.
- Arrange pretzel halves on the chocolate to form reindeer antlers, place candy eyeballs below the antlers for eyes, and position red M&M’s for the nose.
- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy evenly over the chocolate and decorations.
- Place the baking tray in the fridge for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
- Once hardened, carefully cut the chocolate bark into pieces using a knife.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container for freshness.
Notes
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container for up to 10 days at room temperature or up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze the candy bark in a freezer-safe container for 6-7 months; note that M&Ms may crack and crushed peppermint pieces may liquify.
- Instead of microwaving, you can melt chocolate using a double boiler for better control.
- Leave extra parchment paper overhang when lining the baking tray to easily lift out the hardened bark.
- Use a serrated knife to cut pretzels smoothly in half.
- Crush peppermint candies in a sealed bag using a rolling pin or mallet to avoid mess.
Nutrition
Calories: 1290kcal | Carbohydrates: 140g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 60g