Okay, confession time - I am obsessed with Rudolph! That stop-motion classic was a must-watch every year when I was a kid, and honestly? I still get all warm and fuzzy when I hear that jingle. Now, getting to make these Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chocolate Bark treats with my grandbabies? Well, that’s the kind of tradition that melts my heart faster than chocolate in the microwave!

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These little guys are almost too cute to eat - almost. They’re made with rich, melted chocolate and topped with candy eyes, red M&M noses, and the cutest little pretzel antlers. It’s the perfect easy Christmas treat that’s festive, kid-friendly, and totally no-bake. Whether you’re planning a Christmas movie night, cookie swap, or just need a fun treat to bring to a holiday gathering, this chocolate bark is the MVP of merrymaking!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
• 6 pretzels, broken in half
• 12 candy eyeballs
• 6 red M&Ms

Tools & Supplies:

• Measuring cup
• Small microwave-safe bowl
• Spoon
• Parchment paper
• Baking sheet or tray

How to Make Rudolph Chocolate Bark:

Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.

Break your pretzels in half to create antlers. Don’t worry about perfection - Rudolph was unique, remember?

Pour the chocolate wafers into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round, until melted and smooth.

Drop spoonfuls of chocolate onto the parchment and gently spread into a circle or oval shape - this is Rudolph’s adorable little face.

Quickly add two pretzel halves at the top for antlers, two candy eyes underneath, and a red M&M near the bottom for that famous nose.

Let the chocolate set at room temp, or pop the tray in the fridge to speed things up.

That’s it! In just 10 minutes, you’ll have the most adorable herd of edible Rudolphs you’ve ever seen.

Tara’s Tips:

• Want to make a herd of mini Rudolphs? Use a smaller spoon and make tiny versions for treat bags or party favors!
• Switch it up with white chocolate, dark chocolate, or peppermint bark base.
• Let the kiddos decorate - just be prepared for a little mess and a lot of giggles.

Yield: 6

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Chocolate Bark

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Rudolph Chocolate Bark is a fun and festive holiday treat made with creamy chocolate topped with candy eyes, red M&M noses, and pretzel antlers. It’s an easy, no-bake recipe that adds a playful touch to any Christmas dessert spread.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
• 6 pretzels, broken in half
• 12 candy eyeballs
• 6 red M&Ms candies

Instructions

1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Break the pretzels in half.
3. Add the chocolate wafers to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each heating session, until melted.
4. Use the spoon to drop chocolate onto the baking sheet, and spread it out to form a circle or oval shape.
5. Add the pretzel halves on the top, then two candy eyeballs underneath, and finally a red M&M towards the bottom.
6. Allow the chocolate to set, or chill in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 384mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 6g

Serving Idea:

Package them up in cellophane treat bags with a festive ribbon, or display on a Christmas dessert platter alongside cookies and cocoa. They’re perfect for classroom parties, cookie exchanges, or just because it’s Tuesday and you need a little joy.

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