Celebrate the holidays with this Snowman Bark, a quick and festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Combining rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pretzels, this no bake dessert is perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a cozy family movie night. With minimal ingredients and a simple assembly process, it’s the perfect treat for kids to help make.
Reindeer Bark Ingredients
Dark Chocolate: Rich in antioxidants, dark chocolate can be a healthier choice with a lower sugar content and heart-friendly benefits.
Pretzels: Adding a salty crunch, pretzels balance the sweetness and provide a nice texture to the bark.
White Chocolate Melts: Adds creamy sweetness and serves as the perfect “snowman” base.
Festive Sprinkles: Choose natural or dye-free options to keep this treat colorful and additive-free. These are some of my favorite dye-free Christmas sprinkles: Supernatural Christmas Softies, Supernatural Red Sanding Sugar, Watkins Green Decorating Sugar
Tips For Perfect Reindeer Bark
Use quality chocolate to ensure smooth melting and a deliciously rich flavor.
Chill until fully set before cutting to keep the decorations intact.
Line Your Pan: Use parchment paper for easy removal and a smooth bark surface.
Customize It: Add edible glitter or holiday sprinkles for extra cheer.
FAQs
Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
Yes! While dark chocolate gives a richer taste and has less sugar, milk chocolate will work just as well.
What other decorations can I add?
You can use candy eyes, mini chocolate chips for buttons, or sprinkles to customize your snowmen!
How do I store Snowman Bark?
Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze it for up to a month.
Can I make this recipe allergy-friendly?
Absolutely! Use dairy-free chocolate and gluten-free pretzels for an allergy-friendly version.
Other Christmas Recipes To Make:
These Snowman Bark pieces make an adorable holiday treat, perfect for sharing with friends, family, or even as a DIY holiday gift! Enjoy this fun, festive, and kid-friendly holiday recipe! Tag me on Instagram at @healthyholme to show off your festive creation, and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family!
Snowman Bark
Ingredients
- 2 cups dark chocolate melted
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melts
- pretzel sticks broken in half
- optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly with a spatula to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- While the dark chocolate is still melted, place the white chocolate melts onto the bark in a stack of three to form the snowmen's heads and bodies.
- Position pretzel sticks on either side of the snowmen for arms.
- Use a toothpick to add dots of dark chocolate for the buttons and face and orange chocolate for the nose (I naturally dyed white chocolate orange)
- Let the bark set in the fridge for about 10–20 minutes or until firm. Once hardened, break or slice into pieces and serve.
