The Best Reindeer Bark Recipe
The best reindeer bark recipe - delicious milk chocolate loaded with candy for a sweet and salty treat kids love to help make for the holidays!
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Meltable chocolate candy melts
- ½ cup pretzels, broken into antler shapes
- ¼ cup clear sprinkles
- 2 Tbsp candy eyes
- 1 Tbsp red candy balls
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container. Melt in intervals of 15-30 seconds, checking and stirring each time so that the chocolate doesn't burn.
- Spread the melted chocolate out onto a sheet of parchment paper. The chocolate slab should be about 1/4″ thick.
- Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools. Press two pretzel pieces, two candy eyes, and one red nose near each other to make reindeer faces. Be sure to press the candy firmly to the chocolate so that it really "sticks".
- Sprinkle the entire slab of chocolate with clear sprinkles.
- Place the chocolate in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before breaking into bark-sized pieces.
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Notes
- Use candy melts for the smoothest texture and easy pouring. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
- Always line your baking sheet with parchment paper for mess-free cleanup and easy transport.
- Cool the chocolate fully before breaking into pieces to keep your toppings in place.
- Be sure to use a sharp knife or dry hands when handling the bark — moisture can smudge those cute reindeer faces.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. It can also be stored in the refrigerator to prevent the bark from melting.