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Chocolate Reindeer Bark
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Instructions
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To make pretzel antlers, cut mini pretzels in half lengthwise. Use a small knife to trim them into antler shapes, similar to the images above.
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Combine chocolate and coconut in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until the chocolate is fully melted.
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Pour the melted chocolate mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading it evenly to form a quarter-inch thick rectangle.
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Sprinkle holiday sprinkles over the melted chocolate.
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To make the reindeer faces, place a red chocolate candy on the chocolate piece to represent the reindeer’s nose. Position two eyes closely together just above the chocolate piece. Attach the pretzel antlers above the eyes.
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Freeze the chocolate sheet for 15 minutes or overnight. Once set, cut the chocolate into pieces. Refrigerate, freeze, or arrange in gift boxes for a delightful holiday treat.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Temper Your Chocolate Properly 🍫Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil over a double boiler or in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each pulse, to prevent seizing and achieve a smooth, glossy finish that sets beautifully.
- Toast Your Pretzels First 🥨Lightly toast pretzels in a 300°F oven for 3-4 minutes before arranging on your bark to remove excess moisture and intensify their salty, crunchy texture for better contrast with the chocolate.
- Strategic Candy Eye Placement 👀Press candy eyes into the chocolate immediately after pouring while it's still warm and tacky, positioning them slightly asymmetrical for a more charming, lifelike reindeer expression.
- Chill on Parchment Paper ❄️Set your bark on parchment-lined baking sheets in the freezer for 15-20 minutes rather than the refrigerator to achieve faster, more even setting that prevents the chocolate from becoming too brittle.
- Layer Red Chocolate While Wet 🔴Drizzle red candy-coated chocolates over the dark chocolate layer within the first 2-3 minutes of pouring while the base is still tacky, ensuring they stick securely without requiring extra adhesive.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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