Description
This festive Reindeer Bark Recipe is a delightful no-bake treat perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with melted chocolate, pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and red M&Ms, it’s easy to assemble and fun to decorate. Whether for a party or a sweet gift, these cute reindeer faces bring a whimsical touch to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 2 cups melting chocolate, almond bark, or chocolate chips
Decorations
- 20 candy eyeballs
- 10 red M&Ms
- 20 mini pretzel twists*
- Holiday sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to provide a non-stick surface for the chocolate bark.
- Create Pretzel Antlers: Break the mini pretzel twists in half carefully to form about 20 ‘antlers’ pieces. Set them aside for assembling reindeer faces.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments. Stir between increments until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth, ensuring easy spreading.
- Spread the Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it evenly into a thin layer about 1/8 inch thick, creating the base of the bark.
- Decorate the Bark: Place the pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and red M&Ms onto the chocolate layer to form reindeer faces. Press them gently into the chocolate to secure. Add holiday sprinkles as desired for extra festive flair.
- Set the Bark: Refrigerate the baking sheet for 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and can be easily peeled off the parchment paper.
- Serve: Once set, carefully remove the bark from the parchment paper and break or cut it into individual pieces featuring reindeer faces. Enjoy or store appropriately.
Notes
- Although about 10 mini pretzels are needed, extra are listed to account for breakage when forming antlers.
- If using chocolate chips, add 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening, or 1 tablespoon of paramount crystals to improve melting and spreading consistency.
- Store the reindeer bark in an airtight container in a cool place at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
