Are you looking for easy desserts or a homemade Christmas gift idea to give to teachers, co-workers, and others who make life easier? This White Chocolate Pretzel Bark Recipe is topped with M&Ms, pretzels, white chocolate peanut butter cups, and a peanut butter drizzle.
It can be hard to know what to give those you don't know very well, but I find that a homemade gift like this one or our Cranberry Almond Bark Recipe is always well received.
Pretzel Bark Recipe
You just need a few ingredients to make this tasty recipe for Christmas bark! This treat makes a perfect homemade gift with its salty and sweet flavor. For another salty and sweet snack, try our Rolo Pretzel Turtles Recipe.
The combo of creamy white chocolate, crunchy pretzels, colorful M&Ms, and a drizzle of peanut butter creates a festive and pretty dessert. I love making it when I am entertaining at the holidays.
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Bark Recipes
Bark recipes are a perfect mix of simple and yummy. They usually only need a handful of ingredients and come together with little effort, so you don't have to be a professional chef to make them. Plus, you can customize them with sweet and salty combos, fruity flavors, or even nutty textures.
Ingredient For White Chocolate Pretzel Bark Recipe
- Wilton white chocolate melts or white chocolate chips - If you opt for white chocolate chips, the best taste I've found are from Ghiardelli. They give the bark a nice creamy texture.
- Vegetable oil - Provides a glossy finish to the bark.
- Mini pretzels - Broken into pieces to add crunch.
- Mini Reeses white chocolate peanut butter cups - If you can't find these, you can use mini chocolate peanut butter cups.
- Red and green M&M candies - Add a burst of color
- Peanut butter - To melt and drizzle over the top
White Chocolate Pretzel Bark
To make this white chocolate pretzel bark recipe, you will begin by cutting the Reese's White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups in half.
Next, line a 15 x 11 baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set the tray aside. Add the white chocolate candy melts and vegetable oil to a double boiler.
Melt the candy and oil over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir.
Once the chocolate has melted, pour it onto the cookie sheet. Spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
Immediately sprinkle on the broken pretzel pieces, white chocolate peanut butter cups, and the red and green M&Ms on top of the melted chocolate. The chocolate hardens quickly, so you will want to complete this step as quickly as possible.
Chill the White Chocolate Pretzel Bark Recipe for 30 minutes to allow the bark to harden completely. When the candy bark has hardened, you can remove it from the refrigerator and set it aside.
Now, it is time to melt the peanut butter for the topping. To do this, place the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it on HIGH for 20 seconds or until it is melted. Allow the melted peanut butter to cool and thicken for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the peanut butter on top of the candy bark using a spoon. Chill the bark again for 30 minutes to help the peanut butter harden.
After that, your bark is ready for serving. All that is left to do is break it into pieces and ENJOY!
Tips For White Chocolate Bark With Pretzels
Tip 1: If you want to spread some good cheer, pack up this holiday bark in a Christmas tin and share it with friends and family.
Tip 2: Once you put the melted chocolate into the pan, it will harden quickly, so you will want to add the toppings as quickly as possible.
FAQs For Christmas Pretzel Bark
How do you store this white chocolate Christmas bark?
If you have any Christmas bark leftover, you can store it an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month. You can also store it at room temperature in a cool dry place for 2 weeks.
Can I use almond bark in place of white chocolate?
No, since the taste will be different.
Can I use milk chocolate chips in place of white chocolate?
If you prefer the taste of milk chocolate, you certainly can.
White Chocolate Recipes
White chocolate is sweet, creamy, and very versatile! No matter what you are making, white chocolate has a way of turning ordinary recipes into something extra special! Here are some of our favorite ways to cook with white chocolate:
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
- Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Black and White and Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn
Tools Needed For Making Bark
When making chocolate bark, having the right tools can save you time and hassle. A double boiler helps melt the chocolate evenly without burning it. A baking sheet lined with parchment paper is perfect for spreading the chocolate mixture.
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White Chocolate Pretzel Bark Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 oz Wilton white chocolate melts or white chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup mini pretzels - broken into pieces
- ¾ cup mini Reeses white chocolate peanut butter cups - halved
- ½ cup red and green M&M candies
- ¼ cup peanut butter - melted
Instructions
- Line a 15 x 11 cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the white chocolate and vegetable oil to a double boiler. Melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir.
- Pour the melted white chocolate onto the cookie sheet. Use a spatula to spread the chocolate out evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle the broken pretzel pieces, white chocolate peanut butter cups and red and green M&M candies on top of the melted chocolate. You will want to complete this step fast before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill for 30 minutes to allow the bark to completely harden.
- Once hardened, remove the bark from the refrigerator and set aside. Place the peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 20 seconds or until melted. Allow to cool and thicken for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the peanut butter on top of the candy bark and chill again for 30 minutes to help the peanut butter solidify.
- Before serving, break bark into pieces and ENJOY!
- *Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.
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Notes
- If you want to spread some good cheer, pack up this holiday bark in a Christmas tin and share it with friends and family.
- Once you put the melted chocolate into the pan it will harden quickly, so you will want to add the toppings as fast as you can.
- This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Sheila
This looks so yummy! I'm a big fan of bark. I think I will try this bark for our cookie making day!
Marta Rivera
This looks so festive and fun! I love chocolate-covered pretzels, so I know I'd love this.
jenna | the urben life
How fun and festive 🙂 I haven't made pretzels bark in years. Totally gonna try this!
Jaimee
This looks so yummy! My daughter would love to make something like this, & that’s a good idea to make it into a gift. Pinning this for later♥️