Description
Reindeer Bark is an adorable, no-bake Christmas treat made with melted chocolate, pretzels, candy eyes, and festive sprinkles. This easy holiday bark comes together in minutes and makes the perfect edible gift, party snack, or fun family activity during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate)
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Candy eyes
- Red chocolate candies (for Rudolph’s nose)
- Mini white chocolate chips (optional)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional)
Optional Add-ins:
- Peppermint extract (for minty flavor)
- Crushed candy canes
- Toffee bits or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Avoid overheating.
- Spread the Chocolate: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the melted chocolate evenly into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
- Add Decorations: While chocolate is still warm, press two pretzels at the top for antlers, two candy eyes in the middle, and a red candy nose below to create reindeer faces.
- Add Extras: Sprinkle with crushed candy canes, white chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles for extra flair.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until firm.
- Break or Slice: Once set, break or cut into pieces—each with a reindeer face. Serve, share, and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Gifting: Wrap bark pieces in festive tins or cellophane with ribbons for easy edible gifts.
- Tips: Use high-quality chocolate for a smooth finish. Work quickly before chocolate hardens. Don’t freeze too long to preserve shine.
- Variations: Try white chocolate peppermint bark, peanut butter drizzle, or cookie crumble bark for fun twists.
- Kid-Friendly: Let kids decorate their own reindeer bark for a festive family activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Reindeer Bark, Christmas Bark, Holiday Chocolate Bark, Easy Sweet Christmas Treats, No Bake Candy, Edible Gifts