Chocolate Christmas Bark with Festive Toppings – A Holiday Classic with Sweet and Salty Add-Ins
Chocolate Christmas Bark is a festive, no-bake holiday treat made with rich melted chocolate and a colorful mix of sweet and salty toppings like pretzels, candy, and sprinkles. Perfect for gifting, party trays, or snacking all season long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling)
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 16 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/2 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
- 1/3 cup red and green M&M’s or holiday chocolate candies
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick.
- Immediately sprinkle pretzel pieces, M&M’s, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles evenly over the top.
- Lightly press toppings into the chocolate to help them stick. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if using.
- Let the bark set at room temperature for several hours, or refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until firm.
- Once set, break into pieces and serve or package for gifting.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor and smoothness.
- Customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or toffee bits.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg