Cute Reindeer Chocolate Bark

This cute Christmas dessert turns simple chocolate bark into a whole herd of adorable reindeer faces, complete with mini pretzel antlers and red candy noses. It’s an adorable reindeer recipe that looks detailed but comes together in minutes, making it one of the easiest Christmas sweets to whip up.

I really love the combo of sweet chocolate and salty crunch. My kids are able to help with decorating the Christmas bark even though they’re little and they are so into the cute Rudolph treats. 

It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at holiday parties and its Christmas sweets you can make ahead of time. 

So whether you’re looking for easy Christmas desserts to gift or some whimsy for your holiday dessert table, you need to make Christmas chocolate bark this year. 

Let’s whip some up! 

Ingredients:

Steps to make Chocolate Reindeer Bark

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat to prevent sticking.

2. Melt milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.

3. Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly with spatula to about 1/4 inch thickness.

4. Place 12 mini pretzels on chocolate for reindeer antlers.

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

6. Position candy eyes above noses to complete the reindeer faces.

7. Scatter green M&M’s and sprinkles over bark while chocolate is still wet for added festive color and texture.

8. Let bark sit at room temperature until fully set, or refrigerate 20-30 minutes to speed up the process.

9. Once chocolate is completely set, break into pieces with your hands and enjoy your festive reindeer bark!