This reindeer chocolate bark is perfect to get your kids in the kitchen with you. Once you have melted the chocolate, you can allow them to go to work adorning it with sprinkles and reindeer shapes. Served for dessert or a snack, this dark chocolate bark is a perfect accompaniment to the Christmas season.
To make it, you simply spread melted dark chocolate on a parchment-lined baking sheet before topping it with pretzels, candy eyes, and round red candies to create reindeer shapes. Then, you can add sprinkles to make it look extra appealing.
What is Reindeer Chocolate Bark?
Reindeer chocolate bark is dark chocolate that is spread thinly, garnished with candies, pretzels, and sprinkles, and allowed to set before being broken into pieces for serving. Pretzels, round red candies, and candy eyes are arranged in such a way that they look like reindeer, which is perfect for the festive season.
Pro Tips
- You can melt the chocolate in either the microwave or in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
- If you don’t love dark chocolate, you could replace it with semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate instead.
- Consider using salted pretzels if you enjoy a sweet and salty contrast, or unsalted pretzels if you don’t.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper so that you can remove the chocolate bark easily.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chocolate Bark Made Of?
Chocolate bark commonly includes a base of chocolate such as white chocolate, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate. It can include an array of garnishes such as candies, dried fruit, nuts, or crushed candycanes, but this version uses pretzels, sprinkles, and candies to create the appearance of reindeer on the bark.
Why Do They Call it Chocolate Bark?
Chocolate bark gets its name primarily from the fact that it is spread thinly and has a ragged appearance when broken up, which is reminiscent of tree bark.
Can I Use Different Chocolate for Reindeer Chocolate Bark?
Yes, you can! If preferred, you could use either semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate for the base layer. Both will make the bark a little sweeter if you aren’t a fan of the bitter taste of dark chocolate.
How to Store Reindeer Chocolate Bark
Since the chocolate isn’t tempered for this recipe, it is best to store it in the fridge. Simply place it in airtight containers in the fridge where it should stay fresh for several weeks.
Ingredients
How to Make Reindeer Chocolate Bark
Cut pretzels in half and use them to create reindeer antlers on the chocolate.
Pour the chocolate on a parchment-lined baking tray and spread it out into a thin layer.
Break it into pieces and serve!
Cut pretzels in half and use them to create reindeer antlers on the chocolate.
Add the eyes and red candies for the noses.
Add sprinkles and candies on top. Allow the bark to set in the fridge.
Break it into pieces and serve!
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