Chocolate Pretzel Bark

Chocolate Pretzel Bark

Here is a snappy little recipe that can be used as a treat for any occasion.  Simply change the colors of the chocolate and the M&M’s and there you have it, a perfect display and snack for any holiday!

Try these color combos:

• 4^th of July or Memorial Day: White chocolate with red and blue M&Ms
• Halloween: Milk Chocolate with orange and black M&M'S
• Thanksgiving: Orange chocolate with orange, yellow, and brown M&M'S
• Christmas: White Chocolate with red and green M&M'S
• Hanukkah: White Chocolate with blue M&M'S
• New Year’s Day: I consider this one a free for all- make it as colorful as you want!
• Valentine’s Day: Pink chocolate with red M&M'S or vice versa
• St. Patrick’s Day: Green chocolate with white M&M'S
• Easter: Purple chocolate with pastel M&M'S
• Birthdays: use your child's favorite colors in any way you want

The list goes on and on with limitless possibilities. Try it out and have fun with it.  I am sure the kids will love picking the colors and playing in the chocolate!

1. Crush Oreos (or similar type of cookies) and a few handfuls of pretzels.  I used 12 cookies and three handfuls.
2. Spread crushed mixture flat out of a baking tray (with wax or parchment paper) or better yet use a silicone mat or silicone baking dish.  The silicone makes this recipe super easy.
3. Melt chocolate.  You can use the melting discs and melt them in the microwave.  I used a whole bag of the melting discs but you may not want this much chocolate.
4. Spread the melted chocolate over the Oreo and pretzel mixture. 
5. Sprinkle the top with M&M'S. You can add sprinkles too for extra color!
6. Let the chocolate set. I put mine in the refrigerator.
7. Once set, break the mixture apart into your bark pieces and enjoy!