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Reindeer Chocolate Bark

Reindeer Chocolate Bark Recipe: A Festive Holiday Treat

Whip up a festive Reindeer Chocolate Bark in under an hour! Perfect for holiday gatherings and gift-giving, this treat is fun, easy, and delicious.
Looking for a fun and festive treat that will bring joy to your holiday gatherings? This Reindeer Chocolate Bark recipe is perfect! It combines smooth milk chocolate with adorable reindeer faces made from mini pretzels, candy eyes, and red M&M noses. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a great project for the whole family to enjoy together. Plus, it makes a wonderful, edible gift for friends, neighbors, and teachers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 3000
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the chocolate from sticking.
  2. Melt the Chocolate:
  3. 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.
  4. Create the Chocolate Base:
  5. Pour the melted milk chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.
  6. Decorate with Reindeer Faces:
  7. Place the 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate for the reindeer antlers.
  8. Add 12 red M&M's below the pretzels for the reindeer noses.
  9. Place candy eyes above the noses to complete the reindeer faces.
  10. Add Green M&M's and Sprinkles:
  11. 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.
  12. Set the Chocolate:
  13. 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.
  14. Break and Serve:
  15. 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!

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