How fun is this easy Reindeer Bark! It’s always a Christmas favourite. Not only is it extremely easy to make, it’s super cute and festive. Fun for both kids and adults, this Reindeer Bark can be tailored to your dietary requirements while letting you get creative with the kids in the kitchen.
REINDEER BARK
With just a few simple ingredients this is the perfect holiday activity and treat all in one. Get creative and spread some Christmas cheer, even Santa would love this one!
INGREDIENTS
- MILK CHOC BUTTONS – any type of chocolate melts you prefer.
- RED M&M’S – I bought the Christmas packet of M&M’s as these are red and green.
- GREEN OR RED SPRINKLES – I used green sprinkles as this was all I could find but you could use a mix of both red and green.
- EYE BALL CANDY – I got these edible eye balls from Coles. You can find them here.
- PRETZELS – cut in half to use as the antlers.
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HOW TO MAKE REINDEER BARK
STEP 1
Line a rectangle baking tray with baking paper.
Melt chocolate buttons and spread evenly on the prepared tray.
STEP 2
Cut pretzels in half and lay out on top of the chocolate for the antlers.
STEP 3
Place edible eye ball candy under pretzels for the eyes.
STEP 4
Place M&M’s under the eyes for the nose.
Add festive sprinkles and place in the freezer.
Once frozen pull out from freezer and cut into sections around each reindeer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REINDEER BARK
Can I use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate?
Yes, of course you can. You can use any chocolate you would like. My kids prefer milk chocolate that’s why I used it.
What can I use if I can’t find red or green sprinkles?
You can try using white sprinkles or some salt flakes, as this looks just as fun and effective.
What can I use if I can’t find edible eyes?
If you for some reason can’t find edible eyes, then you can use white chocolate drops and add a tiny dot of milk chocolate on top to look like the pupil.
How long does Reindeer Bark last for?
Stored in an air tight container in the fridge, your reindeer bark will last for up to 2 weeks.
What is the best way to cut the bark?
I use a knife to cut the bark but you can also snap the chocolate if you prefer. A tip would be to make sure you spread out the reindeer faces from each other to avoid breaking the chocolate through a reindeer face. If you put the knife under warm water this can help too.
REINDEER BARK
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk chocolate buttons
- 8–10 pretzels, cut in half
- Red M&M’s
- Eye Ball Candy
- Green & Red Sprinkles
Instructions
Prepare a baking tray with baking paper
Melt chocolate buttons and spread evenly on tray.
Press on pretzels for antlers, edible eyes underneath for the eyes and M&M for the nose.
Add festive sprinkles and place in the freezer.
Once frozen use a knife to cut into pieces and enjoy.