Description
Reindeer Bark is a fun, easy, and adorable no-bake Christmas treat. Made with melted chocolate, pretzels for antlers, candy eyes, and red chocolate noses, this festive bark is perfect for gifting or enjoying during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for decoration)
- Holiday sprinkles (optional for decoration)
- Peppermint extract (optional for flavor)
- Crushed candy canes (optional for texture)
- Toffee bits or chopped nuts (optional for crunch)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Avoid overheating.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the melted chocolate evenly into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
- While the chocolate is still warm, press two pretzels near the top for antlers, two candy eyes in the center, and a red candy nose just below to create reindeer faces.
- Sprinkle with optional toppings like crushed candy canes, mini white chocolate chips, or festive sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Once set, break the bark into pieces or use a sharp knife to cut it so each piece has a full reindeer face. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Wrap bark pieces in festive tins or cellophane with ribbons for easy edible gifts.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a smooth finish.
- Work quickly before chocolate hardens.
- Don’t freeze too long to preserve shine.
- Variations include white chocolate peppermint bark, peanut butter drizzle, or cookie crumble bark.
- Kids can help 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