The Best Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark Recipe

This Christmas bark recipe is absolutely packed with roasted peanuts and crunchy pretzel sticks, smothered in decadent chocolate, and topped with festive M&M candies. Its visual appeal is perfect for the holiday season while also satisfying every craving!

Since you are here and love an easy bark recipe, check out this Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark or this Easy Christmas Crack Recipe!

Ingredients for the Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark Recipe

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• Chocolate: Use dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate bars or chocolate chips. For best results, try to use the best quality chocolate you can find.
• Mini Pretzels: Salty pretzels balance out the sweetness perfectly.
• Roasted Peanuts: Use unsalted since we already have pretzels and don’t want it to be too salted. But feel free to use salty peanuts for an even stronger salty treat.
• Christmas-themed M&M Candies: These come out every year and should be easy to find at any grocery store.

How to Make this Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark Recipe

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1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicone baking mat.
2. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring with a rubber spatula until melted. (You can also do this in the microwave)
3. Once the chocolate is smooth and melted, let it cool slightly.
4. Stir in the broken pretzel pieces and peanuts into the melted chocolate. Make sure they are evenly coated.
5. Pour the chocolate mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread it out into an even layer with an offset spatula.
6. Sprinkle the M&M candies over the chocolate mixture. Press them lightly into the top of the melted chocolate.
7. Allow the bark to cool and set at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for about 30-45 minutes until fully hardened.
8. Once the bark is set, break it into pieces using your hands or a knife.

Why You Need to Make this Recipe!

• This homemade Christmas bark is a no-bake treat so you don’t have to wait around for a slow oven to heat up.
• Get in the mood of the holiday spirit for your favorite time of year.
• It’s the perfect holiday treat to take to cookie exchanges.
• The best part is all the different variations you can try!
• This is a great recipe to use for different holidays as well! Just change up the color of the m&m’s and enjoy a fun festive versatile treat.

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

Can I Heat the Chocolate in the Microwave?

Of course you can!

Using the double boiler method may give you more control of the temperature. However, I totally know what it’s like to be in a rush and not have much time. 

To do it in the microwave, heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Stir in between each interval until fully melted.

What Different Kinds of Flavors Can I Try with the Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark?

• White Chocolate: Substitute the dark chocolate with white chocolate chips for a different flavor and a beautiful snow-y white color.
• Change the Nuts: Instead of using peanuts, try almonds to make a deliciously different almond bark. If you still want to switch it up but like the peanut flavor, use peanut butter chips or a peanut butter drizzle. Or just change it up and go with your favorite nuts instead.
• Mint Chocolate: It doesn’t get more festive than combining chocolate and candy canes together. Keep the pretzels but substitute the peanuts for crushed peppermint chips.

Is this M&M Pretzel Bark Vegan?

It certainly could be.

Some chocolates come with dairy products and others don’t. M&M’s do have dairy in them, so you’ll have to avoid those. Then you just need to make sure you buy dairy-free chocolate chips to make it vegan.

How Do I Store the Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark?

Store the chocolate pretzel bark in an airtight container at room temperature. Because there aren’t any perishable ingredients in it, it can sit out for a few weeks, and you can snack on it as you go.

For long term storage place in an airtight container in the fridge or the freezer!

The Best Christmas Peanut Pretzel M&M’s Bark Recipe

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