Christmas Reindeer Chocolate Bark

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This Christmas Reindeer Chocolate Bark is the cutest holiday treat you’ll make all season!

With just a few simple ingredients; milk chocolate, pretzels, red M&M noses, and candy eyes—you can whip up a festive dessert that looks just like Rudolph.

It’s the perfect no-bake recipe for holiday parties, Christmas movie nights, or making with kids during winter break.

Whether you’re gifting it to neighbors or serving it on a cookie platter, this chocolate bark will steal the show.

Let’s get into it!

 

Recipe Facts

  • Servings: 12
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Cool Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes

 

Recipe Ingredients

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  • 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)

 

How To Make This Recipe

Prepare Your Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the chocolate from sticking.

baking sheet lined with parchment paper

 

Melt the Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.

melted chocolate in a bowl on a gray table

 

Create the Chocolate Base: Pour the melted milk chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thick.

chocolate base on parchment

 

Decorate with Reindeer Faces: Place the 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate for the reindeer antlers.

melted chocolate poured onto a baking sheet with parchment paper

 

Add 12 red M&M’s below the pretzels for the reindeer noses.

m&ms and pretzels and candy eyes on chocolate

Place candy eyes above the noses to complete the reindeer faces.

 

Add Green M&M’s and Sprinkles: Scatter the green M&M’s and 1 teaspoon of sprinkles over the bark while the chocolate is still wet for added festive color and texture.

green m&ms, red m&ms and candy eyes on chocolate with pretzels

 

Set the Chocolate: Let the bark sit at room temperature until fully set, or place it in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes to speed up the process.

set chocolate with pretzels, m&ms and candy eyes

 

Break and Serve: Once the chocolate is completely set, break it into pieces with your hands. Enjoy your festive reindeer bark or package it up as a holiday treat for friends and family!

christmas reindeer bark dessert

 

Tips & Tricks For Success

  • Ensure the chocolate is well melted and smooth for easy spreading.
  • Customize your bark with additional toppings like crushed candy canes, nuts, or dried fruit if desired.

 

christmas reindeer dark chocolate candy bark with m&ms on a gray surface with a green towel

 

This Christmas Reindeer Bark is fun, fast, and festive—everything you want in an easy holiday dessert.

Make a big batch for last-minute gifts, party trays, or just because you need a little chocolate cheer.

However you share it, these sweet little reindeer are guaranteed to bring smiles!

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