Peppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark

5 from 2 votes

Peppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark

Peppermint Reindeer Chocolate Bark features our favorite red-nosed Christmas character in edible form. Easy to make homemade candy without the hassle of holiday baking.

Prep Time15

Chill Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 981kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

12 ounces bag of milk chocolate chips
10 mini pretzels
10 Wilton candy eyeballs
10 small red M&M’s
6-8 peppermint candy

Instructions

In a baking tray line parchment paper and set it aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl add the milk chocolate chips and melt the chocolate in 30-second increments for 2 minutes by stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Meanwhile cut the mini pretzels into half exactly in the middle using a serrated knife for a smooth cut. Set it aside.
Place the peppermint candy in a Ziploc bag and smash them until the candies are crushed into fine pieces. Set it aside.
Pour the melted chocolate on the prepared baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the chocolate evenly and smooth (approx ⅛ inch thickness).
Arrange the pretzel halves like antlers, place the candy eyeballs below the antlers for reindeer eyes and then place the red M&M’s for the nose.
Dust the crushed peppermint candy over the chocolate. Place the baking tray in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
Once the chocolate hardens, carefully cut the chocolate using a knife.
Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container and enjoy.

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Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store your chocolate bark in an airtight container for 10 days at room temperature or for a month in the fridge.
To Freeze: Candy bark can be stored in the freezer for 6-7 months in a freezer-safe container. Be aware that the M&Ms will crack and the crushed peppermint may liquify.

Tips:

Instead of a microwave, you can also use a double boiler method to melt the chocolate.
Make sure to leave an overhang (extra parchment paper) when preparing the baking sheet so that you can easily lift the hardened chocolate out of it.
Cut the mini pretzels into half exactly in the middle using a serrated knife for a smooth cut.
To crush the candy canes, put them in a Ziploc bag and smash them with a rolling pin or mallet until the candies are crushed into fine pieces.

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