How to Make this Easy 2 Ingredient Viral Peppermint Bark Chocolate Pretzel Treat!
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My husband’s favorite Christmas candy has got to be peppermint bark. Back home in the UK it was never something I saw stacked high in every store aisle.
Here in the States though, the moment November rolls around it is everywhere. Giant boxes. Gift tins. Sample trays. It has become part of our Christmas rhythm here.
He also loves those salty little pretzel twists. The tiny ones. The ones you grab by the handful without thinking. So one December afternoon I looked at both sitting on the counter and thought, why not combine them into something even better!!!!!
And so was born the Viral 2-Ingredient Peppermint Bark Pretzel Crack!
It is sweet. It is salty. It has crunch from the pretzels and that creamy peppermint chocolate snap when it hardens. And the best part? It could not be simpler.
You will see me sharing simple recipes like this quite often. As a military family working through baby step 2 of our debt free journey, we are intentionally making more of our favorite treats at home instead of buying specialty holiday snacks.
A box of pretzels and half a box of peppermint bark turns into a tray of Christmas candy that would easily cost far more in a boutique shop.
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As always, these photos are from my real kitchen here in our sweet military base home. No staged lighting or spotless marble counters. Just real life and real food made in a small space. Proof that you can feed your family well without needing a dream kitchen or fancy tools!
So roll up your sleeves and head into the kitchen to make the easiest holiday candy you will ever throw together!
Equipment
- 9 x 13 glass baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Silicone spatula
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Ingredients
Serves approximately 12 to 16 treat sized portions
- 3 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1/2 large box peppermint bark, broken into chunks
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Step By Step Instructions
Step One: Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step Two: Prepare the pretzels
Divide your mini pretzel twists in half. Leave one half whole and gently crush the other half into smaller pieces. You want texture, not dust.
Step Three: Arrange
Line your 9 x 13 glass baking dish with parchment paper. Spread all the pretzels evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Step Four: Add the peppermint bark
Layer the peppermint bark chunks evenly over the pretzels so they are mostly covered.
Step Five: Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. The bark should melt and look glossy but not scorched.
Step Six: Mix
Remove from the oven. Using a silicone spatula, gently toss and stir the melted chocolate and pretzels together until evenly coated. Spread the mixture back out into an even layer.
Step Seven: Let it set
Leave the dish in a cool spot for at least 4 hours, or until fully hardened.
Step Eight: Break and enjoy
Lift the parchment out of the dish and break into treat sized pieces. This never lasts long in our home.
Notes and Troubleshooting
Notes
- Glass baking dishes give the most even melting.
- Half crushing the pretzels gives better texture than leaving them all whole.
- Peppermint bark melts quickly, so keep a close eye on it.
Troubleshooting
- Chocolate scorched? Oven may run hot. Try reducing to 325°F next time.
- Mixture too thin? Use slightly more pretzels.
- Too thick? Add a few extra bark pieces before baking and melt again briefly.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Serving Ideas
- Add to Christmas cookie trays
- Wrap in cellophane bags for teacher gifts
- Serve on a holiday dessert board
- Pack into festive tins for neighbors
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?!
- Only 2 main ingredients
- Sweet and salty balance
- Ready in minutes
- Perfect for holiday gifting
- Budget friendly seasonal treat
FAQ
Can I use a different brand of peppermint bark?
Yes. Any good quality peppermint bark works.
Can I add white chocolate chips?
Yes, sprinkle over before baking for extra sweetness.
Can I use regular pretzels instead of mini twists?
Yes, break them into bite sized pieces first.
The Best Peppermint Chocolate Pretzel Crack Recipe!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Divide the pretzels in half. Leave one half whole and gently crush the other half into smaller pieces for texture.
- Spread all the pretzels evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Break the peppermint bark into chunks and scatter evenly over the pretzels, covering most of the surface.
- Bake for 5 minutes until the peppermint bark is melted and glossy.
- Remove from the oven and use a silicone spatula to gently mix the melted chocolate and pretzels together until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture back out into an even layer in the dish.
- Leave to set in a cool place for at least 4 hours, or until fully hardened.
- Lift out using the parchment paper and break into bite sized pieces before serving.
Notes
- Glass baking dishes give the most even melting.
- Half crushing the pretzels gives better texture than leaving them all whole.
- Peppermint bark melts quickly, so keep a close eye on it.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, refrigerate and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Related Recipes
- Check out all our Holiday Recipes!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The Takeaway
Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones everyone asks for again and again.
Sweet peppermint chocolate. Salty pretzels. Five minutes in the oven. Four hours of waiting. Gone in ten minutes flat.
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Last update on 2026-06-11 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
