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Pretzel Bark with Peppermint

December 9, 2020 By Kim Beaulieu 50 Comments

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This Pretzel Bark with Peppermint is a quick and easy homemade chocolate bark recipe that is perfect for Christmas.

Pretzel Bark with Peppermint broken into pieces on a grey counter.

This pretzel bark with peppermint is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Layered with pretzels, two kinds of chocolate, then topped with broken pieces of peppermint.

Honestly, I love bark. I mean, it’s gone well past like and into obsession. It’s all good. I’m cool with bark stalker status.

So, I made some Chocolate Peppermint Bark recently and people seem to be digging it. When I was making that one I was also making this one too. Clearly, making one kind of bark is for sissies.

Once I bit into the original it occurred to me adding pretzels would actually amp the bark. I mean, that salty flavour of the pretzels mixed with the sweetness of the chocolate and peppermint is perfection.

So, I pulled out another cookie sheet and went to town with the chocolate again. Any day where I can use 5 pounds of chocolate in a bunch of recipes is a good day in my book.

Seriously, this pretzel bark with peppermint will help you chill out this holiday season. You should probably hurry your little butt into the kitchen to make this bark.

Then, chill.

But eat up all the pretzel bark really quickly.

Then, make another batch.

While chilling.

Pretzel Bark with Peppermint close up image.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Pretzels – I used mini pretzels for this chocolate bark.
  • Chocolate – This recipe uses both milk chocolate and white chocolate. They get swirled together into a pretty pattern.
  • Peppermint – Crush peppermint candies or candy canes. Or you can buy peppermint that is already crushed.

How to Make Pretzel Bark with Peppermint:

  1. First, line a cooke sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  2. Then, fill two saucepans with water and bring the water a boil. Lower the temperature and place heat proof bowls over top.
  3. Place white chocolate in one bowl, then milk chocolate in the other bowl. Melt until smooth.
  4. Next, layer a single layer of pretzels on the cookie sheet.
  5. Then, randomly drop spoonfuls of each chocolate all over the pretzels. Take a knife and swirl patterns in the chocolate.
  6. Toss crushed peppermints over top.
  7. Pop the bark in the fridge to help it harden.
  8. Remove the bark from the fridge and snap the marble bark into pieces. Or cut it with a knife.
  9. Serve!

How to Store Pretzel Bark with Peppermint:

  • Place pieces in an air tight container.
  • Store container in a cool, dry place for up to a week or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • You can also store it in the freezer for about 4 weeks.

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Pretzel Bark with Peppermint

This Pretzel Bark with Peppermint is a quick and easy homemade chocolate bark recipe that is perfect for Christmas. 
Course Candy, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate peppermint bark, peppermint bark, pretzel bark with peppermint
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 125kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • 2-Quart Saucepan
  • Glass Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mini pretzels
  • 8 oz milk chocolate
  • 8 oz white chocolate
  • 1/4 cup peppermint candies broken into pieces
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Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Fill two saucepans about 1/3 of the way full with water. Pop them on the stove and bring to a boil, lower the temperature a bit so it's a low boil. Place a heat safe glass bowl over top of each saucepan. Be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the top of the water.
  • Place one kind of chocolate in each of the two bowls. Keep the water hot so the chocolate can melt. This double boiler method is my favourite way to melt chocolate.
  • Lay a single layer of pretzels on the cookie sheet. I lay mine out so they touch. Keep cookie sheet nearby.
  • Once each chocolate is smooth you can spoon them alternately over top of the pretzels on the cookie sheet. Continue to spoon over top until all the chocolate is gone. Now take a butter knife and drag it slowly though the colours to create the marble effect. Make sure you stay on the surface so you are not moving the pretzels about. I go in one direction, then the other until I get the effect I want.
  • Toss the peppermints over top. I love having some broken pieces, and some larger pieces. It just makes for fun bites.
  • Pop the bark in the fridge for an hour or two to allow it to set up. Snap the pieces by hand, or cut with a knife.
  • Serve with a big old pretzel and peppermint loving smile!

Notes

Originally posted on December 7, 2014.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

Pretzel Bark with Peppermint broken into pieces.

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Comments

  1. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    December 7, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    What an inspired idea. I can’t believe how festive it looks too. Well done.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 10:48 PM

      Thanks Carol. I love bark. Totally addicted to it.

      Reply
  2. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Kim,
    What a great giveaway! Thanks and have a great week.
    Annamaria

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:03 PM

      Thanks for swinging by Annamaria.

      Reply
  3. Elizabeth says

    December 7, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    I was just talking with my daughter this morning about c owing up with some kind of pretzel park with peppermint topping. This looks EXCELLENT and I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:06 PM

      Thanks Elizabeth. You must attempt some, it’s so amazing. There’s something about sweet and salty that just makes me so happy.

      Reply
  4. Emily @ Life on Food says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    Peppermint bark is a must this time of year. I I love the little twist with pretzels. I bet this makes it even better than the original.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:22 PM

      Thanks Emily. I love bark so I had to find a way to mix it up a bit.

      Reply
  5. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    December 8, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Looks delicious Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:34 PM

      Thanks so much Martha.

      Reply
  6. Heather / girlichef says

    December 8, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Salty, sweet, AND minty? Woman, you know how to get things done.

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 9, 2014 at 11:38 PM

      I know right. Imagine if I ran the world. Too much???

      Reply
      • Heather / girlichef says

        December 10, 2014 at 7:12 AM

        Never.

        Reply
  7. Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Oh yes, yes, yes, YES!! We love pretzel bark and yours is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 10, 2014 at 12:03 AM

      Ha, thanks Colleen. xx

      Reply
  8. Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    Totally digging the addition of pretzels and I love love a salty, crunchy mix to my sweets (I usually get those pretzel cones when ordering ice cream.) Great treat for homemade holiday gifts!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 10, 2014 at 12:06 AM

      I love pretzel cones, they are so fabulous. Thanks so much. I love giving bark as gifts so I tend to make a ton of it.

      Reply
  9. The Food Hunter says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    Thanks for sharing this recipe! I am going to make it for a party I am hosting

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 10, 2014 at 12:08 AM

      I hope you love it. I’m always happy when I get to share bark recipes.

      Reply
  10. Cookin Canuck says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love peppermint bark. And with the saltiness of pretzels? Brilliant!

    Reply
    • Kim Beaulieu says

      December 10, 2014 at 12:12 AM

      Thanks so much, I’m right there with you. There’s just something about bark that puts me in such a good mood.

      Reply
  11. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    yum! I buy something really similar to this around the holidays but it would probably be way cheaper to just make it at home.

    Reply
  12. Nikki @ NikSnacks says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    ‘Tis the season for making bark and yours looks beautiful! I except nothing less from a bark fanatic! 🙂

    Reply
  13. claire @the realistic nutritionist says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    I’m such a fan of the sweet and salty here!!

    Reply
  14. [email protected] Mom says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Love me some salty and sweet combo!

    Reply
  15. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    How come my desserts never look as pretty as yours?!

    Reply
  16. Paula - bell'alimento says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    I’m just going to tip the whole baking sheet into my mouth, look away ; )

    Reply
  17. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    December 8, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Girlfriend, you make bark look good! I love pretzels with chocolate in any form. This recipe is a Holiday Must!

    Reply
  18. Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    This is GORGEOUS! And I want some. Bad 🙂

    Reply
  19. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Ooooooh SNAP!! Making one kind of bark IS for sissies – screw that!! I loved your peppermint bark, but I love this pretzel version to the 258th power. Is that a thing? I can’t even wrap my mind around it.

    Reply
  20. Lora @cakeduchess says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    I adore any thing with pretzel and am now having a mad craving for this crispy, salty and chocolate delight!! Perfect for the holidays, Kim!! xx

    Reply
  21. Heather at Basilmomma says

    December 8, 2014 at 7:28 PM

    Oh my, these are my FAVORITE flavors of winter!

    Reply
  22. Ginny McMeans says

    December 8, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Oh, yeah! I’d love to deal with 5 pounds of chocolate. Love your pretty swirls too!

    Reply
  23. Kate @ Diethood says

    December 8, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    That is so pretty!! I could live on bark!

    Reply
  24. Melanie says

    December 8, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Your pictures as always so AMAZING! And dangerous because it makes me hungry. This looks perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  25. Betsy Cohen says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    HOLY MOLY, Kim. You had me at BARK! Thank you for explaining the connection between the recipe and the mixer. I needed a good laugh!! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    December 9, 2014 at 3:47 AM

    I seriously eat these like candy (pun intended) this time a year when I seem them packaged in the stores. Making them will be all the better! Thank you.

    Reply
  27. Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    I think my favorite part of this pretzel bark is the beautiful swirls of dark and white on top! YUM

    Reply
  28. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    What beautiful bark! I love the swirl of white and milk chocolate.

    Reply
  29. Beth says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:06 AM

    Your marbling is so beautiful!!! I can’t get over it!

    Reply
  30. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Such a pretty candy!! LOve it!

    Reply
  31. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    It looks soooooooooo good… those swirls!!!

    Reply
  32. heather @french press says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    glad to hear I’m not the only one who makes a mess with her food 🙂 and I LOVE that uou added pretzels to the bark

    Reply
  33. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    December 9, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    I love that you tossed pretzels in here! So different.

    Reply
  34. Carla says

    December 9, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    I love the sound of this bark with the sweet and saltiness! I bet it’d make a great Christmas gift with the peppermint too.

    Reply
  35. Nutmeg Nanny says

    December 9, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    This bark is beautiful!

    Reply
  36. Ann G says

    December 10, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    this looks so good,, i will be making this for a cookie party.

    Reply
  37. Becca from ItsYummi.com says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    I’m crazy for all things peppermint and HELLO no bake treats! This is too easy not to love!

    Reply
  38. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    December 12, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    I LOVE everything about this!

    Reply
  39. Meghan says

    December 13, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I love me some peppermint bark and you just made it even better! So pretty too!

    Reply

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