The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer than with a adorable and easy-to-make treat? Chocolate Reindeer Bark is not only visually appealing but also a delicious addition to your festive celebrations, especially for kids! Get ready to have a blast creating these adorable and tasty reindeer-themed chocolate treats.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Adroably Festive: Add holiday cheer to your celebrations effortlessly with this Chocolate Reindeer Bark. The whimsical antlers and adorable reindeer faces make for a visually appealing treat that kids (and adults) won’t be able to get enough of!
- Easy No-Bake DIY: This no-bake holiday recipe couldn’t be easier! You don’t have to be a seasoned baker to make this chocolate bark. This recipe consists of simply cutting pretzels, melting chocolate, and adding holiday sprinkles to create a delightful and accessible DIY project.
- Versatile Holiday Treat: Chocolate Reindeer Bark is a sweet and versatile holiday treat, perfect for gifting, sharing at gatherings, or adding joy to a kids lunchbox!
How to Make Chocolate Reindeer Bark
The Ingredients
- Dark chocolate chips
- Coconut oil
- Small pretzels
- Holiday sprinkles
- Red candy coated chocolate
- Candy eyes
The Instructions
1. Prepare Pretzel Antlers: To make pretzel antlers, cut mini pretzels in half lengthwise. Use a small knife to trim them into antler shapes.
2. Melt Chocolate Mixture: Combine chocolate and coconut in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until the chocolate is fully melted.
3. Create Chocolate Sheet: Pour the melted chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly to form a quarter-inch thick rectangle.
4. Add Festive Touch: Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the melted chocolate.
5. Make Reindeer Faces:To make the reindeer faces, place a red chocolate candy on the chocolate piece to represent the reindeer’s nose. Position two eyes closely together just above the chocolate piece. Attach the pretzel antlers above the eyes.
6. Set and Cut: Freeze the chocolate sheet for 15 minutes or overnight. Once set, cut the chocolate into pieces. Refrigerate, freeze, or arrange in gift boxes for a delightful holiday treat.
Tips For Chocolate Reindeer Bark
- Polished Perfection: Get those clean cuts by giving your Chocolate Reindeer Bark a quick thaw after freezing. It’s the secret to a polished and perfect presentation!
- Velvety Chocolate Bliss: Melt your chocolate in short bursts, stirring between each so that you get velvety smooth chocolate and don’t burn it.
- Whimsical Pretzel Fun: Feel free to go wild with those pretzel antlers! Experiment with shapes to add a touch of whimsy to your Chocolate Reindeer Bark.
- Family-Style Decorating: Turn decorating into a family affair! Let the kids dive in for a personal touch that’s all about fun and shared memories.
- Gift-Worthy Presentation: Before you gift, make sure your bark is firm, and then jazz up the packaging with festive boxes or bags. It’s the perfect gift with a personal touch.
More Fun Kid-Friendly Holiday Recipes
- No-Bake Reindeer Bites
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Sugar Cookie Trees
- Holiday Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Bars
- Chocolate Dipped Matzah with Sprinkles
Spread the holiday cheer one piece of Chocolate Reindeer Bark at a time! It’s a truly irresistibly tasty and fun addition to your festivities this year! If you love this recipe or have any questions, leave a comment below and don’t forget to tag me on social media if you make these!
Images by Ivan Solis
Chocolate Reindeer Bark
Ingredients
- 2 12 ounce bags dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- small pretzels
- holiday sprinkles
- red candy coated chocolate
- candy eyes
Instructions
- To make pretzel antlers, cut mini pretzels in half lengthwise. Use a small knife to trim them into antler shapes, similar to the images above.
- Combine chocolate and coconut in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly to form a quarter-inch thick rectangle.
- Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the melted chocolate.
- To make the reindeer faces, place a red chocolate candy on the chocolate piece to represent the reindeer’s nose. Position two eyes closely together just above the chocolate piece. Attach the pretzel antlers above the eyes.
- Freeze the chocolate sheet for 15 minutes or overnight. Once set, cut the chocolate into pieces. Refrigerate, freeze, or arrange in gift boxes for a delightful holiday treat.
