Christmas Chocolate Bark with Pretzels and Candy Canes Recipe
This festive Christmas Chocolate Bark is a delightful holiday treat featuring a luscious blend of white and dark chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and a refreshing hint of crushed candy canes. Perfect for gift-giving or holiday gatherings, it offers a beautiful contrast of sweet, salty, and minty flavors that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz white chocolate melting wafers (can substitute bars or chips)
- 8 oz dark chocolate melting wafers (semi-sweet works too)
- 1 cup pretzels (mini twists or rods work best)
- 1 tablespoon crushed candy canes (about 2 standard candy canes)
Instructions
- Melt the Dark Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Spread Dark Chocolate Layer: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the melted dark chocolate into an even layer about 1/4 inch thick to form the base of the bark.
- Chill Dark Chocolate Base: Refrigerate the dark chocolate layer for about 10-15 minutes until mostly set but still slightly tacky to allow the layers to adhere.
- Melt the White Chocolate: While the dark chocolate chills, melt the white chocolate wafers in the same manner as the dark chocolate, stirring until smooth.
- Swirl White Chocolate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the set dark chocolate layer. Use a skewer or toothpick to gently swirl the two chocolates together to create a marbled effect.
- Add Pretzels and Candy Canes: Immediately sprinkle the pretzels and crushed candy canes evenly over the chocolate while it is still soft, pressing lightly to secure them.
- Final Chill: Return the bark to the refrigerator and chill for another 30 minutes or until completely firm and set.
- Break Into Pieces: Once set, remove the bark from the refrigerator and break it into irregular pieces for serving or gifting.
Notes
- Use good quality chocolate wafers or chips for best melting and flavor results.
- If desired, substitute crushed candy canes with peppermint extract drops for less crunch.
- Store the chocolate bark in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries along with the pretzels.
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