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chocolate christmas bark

The Best Christmas Chocolate Bark

This Reindeer Chocolate Christmas Bark is a delightful combination of chocolatey goodness and holiday charm. With minimal prep and maximum fun, it’s the perfect addition to your Christmas dessert lineup or a thoughtful edible gift for loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients Method

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
 

Prepare the base:
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Melt the chocolate:
  1. In a heatproof bowl, melt the milk chocolate over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Spread the chocolate:
  1. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly to about ¼ inch thick.
Decorate the reindeer:
  1. Place 12 mini pretzels on the chocolate for reindeer antlers.
  2. Add 12 red M&M’s just below the pretzels for noses.
  3. Place candy eyes above each nose to complete the faces.
Add festive flair:
  1. Sprinkle green M&M’s and optional sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still soft.
Set and enjoy:
  1. Let the bark sit at room temperature until hardened, or chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
Break and serve:
  1. Once firm, break the Christmas chocolate bark into pieces and enjoy!