Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark
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This 4 ingredient holiday dessert recipe makes a delicious homemade gift! This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark also makes a great addition to holiday cookie boxes!
If you’re looking for more easy holiday desserts, check out some of my other favorites like my Easy Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies, Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate, or my Vegan Roasted Cinnamon Pecans.

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This Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark is a quick and easy holiday treat recipe that will be a huge crowd pleaser! This holiday treat recipe only has 4 ingredients, so it's a simple dessert recipe you can make when you're short on time!
This delicious and festive dessert has a crisp crunch from the pretzels with a cool mint dark chocolate enveloping each and every one. And it's topped with peppermint crunch. If you love the iconic peppermint bark, this is a fun twist on the classic!

Why You'll Love This Recipe
4 Ingredients: This simple recipe for Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark has just 4 ingredients! I love easy recipes like this, especially during the holidays!
Easy: This 4 ingredient holiday treat recipe is incredibly easy! Chocolate and peppermint is a holiday staple this time of year, so this easy recipe will be delicious nostalgic treat for anyone you share it with!
Vegan: This 4 ingredient holiday dessert recipe is naturally vegan! I’m using dark chocolate in this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark, but if you are not vegan and want to use milk chocolate or white chocolate, you can definitely do that!
Perfect for Gifting: This 4 ingredient holiday dessert recipe is perfect for gifting! I actually did a sheet of this for some of my holiday gifts this year. Giving small bags of treats around the holidays is kinda my thing (obviously, as an ex-bakery owner!). I even linked the jars that I used here so you can easily gift!

Ingredients
- Pretzel Twists: I use organic mini pretzel twists.
- Dark Chocolate: I use organic mini dark chocolate chips for ease, but you can also use a dark chocolate bar and chop if up as well.
- Peppermint Extract: I use organic peppermint extract to flavor the chocolate.
- Peppermint Crunch: I use India Tree Nature's Colors Peppermint Crunch because it's free of artificial colors and it's insanely easy. You can also chop up organic candy canes if you prefer!

Tools Needed
- Scale: You'll need a digital food scale to weigh out the ingredients.
- Baking Sheet: You'll need a half sheet pan for this recipe.
- Parchment Paper: Using parchment paper is key in this recipe as it allows the bark to easily be removed so you can break it up. I use nontoxic Kana parchment paper.
- Heatproof Mixing Bowl: You'll need a heatproof mixing bowl to melt the chocolate.
Gifting Supplies
- Glass Jars: If you want to gift this, these 17 oz Jars are a great option.
- Ribbon: You'll need some holiday ribbon to tie around the jar.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the pretzels out onto the baking sheet.
Step 2
In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate. You can do this using a double boiler or you can do this in the microwave. If using the microwave, be sure to do 30 second intervals and stir well between each one, to avoid burning.
Step 3
Once the chocolate is melted, add in the peppermint extract and stir to combine completely.
Step 4
Pour the chocolate over the top of the pretzels and spread it out to coat all the pretzels.






Step 5
Top with the peppermint crunch (or candy canes if using).
Step 6
Place the baking sheet in the freezer to harden for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 7
Break up the bark into pieces.


Baker's Tips
- You can temper the chocolate if you want to, but it’s not necessary. Whatever you prefer! If you don’t temper the chocolate you may want to store this candy in the fridge. If you are gifting it or leaving out at room temperature for a party, then I would recommend tempering. If not, then up to you!
- I use mini pretzel twists for this recipe! If you can’t find them or want to use another kind of pretzel you can. If you’re using sticks, rods or larger twists, they’ll get broken up when you break up the bark! The weight may be different if using a different pretzel, but you just have to make sure they cover your entire baking sheet and you’ll be great!
- If you want to make this gluten free, you can easily use gluten free pretzels!
- I use India Tree Nature’s Colors Peppermint Crunch as it’s way easier than smashing up candy canes. But, if you want to smash up candy canes and add on top, you could also do that!
- The jars you see in the photos can be found here. These 17 oz glass jars make an adorable gift! This recipe will make about 6 jars.

FAQ's
Yes, if you want to use milk chocolate or white chocolate either of chose would also be insanely delicious in this recipe!
You can use organic candy canes in place of peppermint crunch if you want. Just be sure to crush them up into small pieces before sprinkling on top.
If you temper the chocolate, then homemade bark can be stored at room temperature. But, if you don't temper the chocolate then you should store this back in the fridge to prevent chocolate sweating or melting.

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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces mini pretzel twists
- 25 ounces mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 bottle India Tree Nature’s Colors Peppermint Crunch
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the pretzels out onto the baking sheet.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate. You can do this using a double boiler or you can do this in the microwave. If using the microwave, be sure to do 30 second intervals and stir well between each one, to avoid burning.
- Once the chocolate is melted, add in the peppermint extract and stir to combine completely.
- Pour the chocolate over the top of the pretzels and spread it out to coat all the pretzels.
- Top with the peppermint crunch (or candy canes if using).
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer to harden for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Break up the bark into pieces.
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Delectable!
Thank you 🙂
Holy Crack!!! I thought they were going to last till Xmas but they disappeared in one day! So good
Haha, thanks Tom!
I was looking for a vegan pretzel bark recipe, this one is perfect!
thank you, enjoy Leah!