Description

Create festive and adorable reindeer-themed chocolate bark perfect for holiday celebrations. This easy-to-make treat combines smooth melted chocolate with crunchy pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and red M&Ms to form charming reindeer faces. Ideal for gifting or sharing at parties, this no-bake dessert sets quickly in the fridge for a fun and delicious holiday snack.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal of the bark once set.
Create pretzel antlers: Break the mini pretzel twists in half carefully to form approximately 20 antler pieces and set them aside for decorating.
Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring well between each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. If using chocolate chips, consider adding 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to improve the texture.
Spread the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to evenly spread it out to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Decorate with reindeer features: Arrange the pretzel antlers, candy eyeballs, and red M&Ms on the chocolate surface to form reindeer faces. Gently press each piece to help them adhere. Optionally, sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the background for added festive flair.
Set the bark: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until the chocolate is fully set and firm enough to peel off the parchment paper easily.
Cut into pieces: Once set, carefully remove the bark from the parchment paper and break or cut it into individual reindeer-themed portions ready to serve or gift.

Notes

Although only about 10 pretzels are needed, extra are included in the ingredient list to compensate for breakage when forming antlers.
If using chocolate chips, adding 2 teaspoons of coconut oil, vegetable shortening, or 1 tablespoon of paramount crystals when melting makes the chocolate easier to work with.
Store the finished bark in an airtight container in a cool place at room temperature or refrigerate for up to one week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 1/10 of recipe)
Calories: 160 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg