This Reindeer Chocolate Bark is a playful mix of smooth milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and Christmas-colored candy. It only takes 45 minutes to make, making it an easy Christmas treat recipe for kids and perfect for holiday parties.

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What I love about this recipe is how simple it is. It’s also a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen—they’ll love placing the pretzels, candy eyes, and M&Ms to create their own little reindeer.

You may also want to check out my Christmas Rudolph Brownies and Reindeer Rolo Pretzels.

How to Make Reindeer Chocolate Bark

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

2 cups milk chocolate chips
12 mini pretzels
12 red M&M’s
Candy eyes
2 tablespoons green M&M’s
1 teaspoon sprinkles (optional)

Step-by-Step Guide

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

2. Melt your milk chocolate chips in a double boiler (a heatproof bowl over simmering water) or use the microwave. If you go the microwave route, heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each one until it’s nice and smooth.

3. Once your chocolate is melted, pour it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it out to about ¼ inch thick.

4. Now place 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate to form the antlers. Just below each pretzel, add a red M&M for the nose.

5. Sprinkle the green M&M’s and optional sprinkles across the rest of the chocolate bark to make it extra festive.

6. Let the chocolate sit at room temperature until it’s completely set. If you’re in a hurry, pop the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.

7. Once the chocolate is firm, break it into pieces with your hands.

Serve and Enjoy!

Important Recipe Notes

Melt your chocolate slowly and stir often to keep it smooth. You can use a microwave in 30-second bursts or a double boiler.
Line it with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Make sure to space out your reindeer so each one has room; this makes breaking the bark easier later.
Press candies gently into the chocolate so they stick but don’t push too hard, or they may sink.
Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or chill for 20–30 minutes if you’re impatient (we’ve all been there!).
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate if your home is warm.

Prep Time:10

Setting Time:30

Total Time:40

Ingredients

2 cups milk chocolate chips
12 mini pretzels
12 red M&M’s
Candy eyes
2 tablespoons green M&M’s
1 teaspoon sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This will make sure your chocolate bark comes off easily once it’s set—no sticking or breaking apart before you’re ready!
Melt your milk chocolate chips in a double boiler (a heatproof bowl over simmering water) or use the microwave. If you go the microwave route, heat in 30-second bursts, stirring between each one until it’s nice and smooth.
Once your chocolate is melted, pour it onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a spatula to spread it out to about ¼ inch thick.
Now place 12 mini pretzels onto the chocolate to form the antlers. Just below each pretzel, add a red M&M for the nose.
Sprinkle the green M&M’s and optional sprinkles across the rest of the chocolate bark to make it extra festive.
Let the chocolate sit at room temperature until it’s completely set. If you’re in a hurry, pop the baking sheet into the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Once the chocolate is firm, break it into pieces with your hands.