Mama, if you’re looking for a quick, colorful, and totally crowd-pleasing Christmas treat, I’ve got you covered! This Santa’s Snack Bark is one of my absolute go-to recipes for the holidays. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and melts in your mouth — the perfect combination of all things merry and bright!
The best part? This Santa’s Snack Bark is no-bake and stress-free. You only need a few ingredients, a little swirl of color, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic. It’s a great recipe for busy mamas who still want to whip up something festive for cookie exchanges, teacher gifts, or cozy nights in with the family.
Plus, it’s so fun to make that even the kids will want to help. In fact, this has become a tradition in my house — every year we gather around the kitchen counter, Christmas music playing in the background, swirling red and green chocolate like little elves.
Ingredients for Santa’s Snack Bark
How to make Santa’s Snack Bark: ingredients you need!
½ bag green candy melts
½ bag red candy melts
½ cup milk chocolate or white chocolate almond bark
Festive sprinkles
Crushed pretzels
Crushed Oreos
Parchment paper
That’s it! Just a handful of ingredients and you’ve got the most festive holiday treat.
Santa’s Snack Bark Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make Santa’s Snack Bark
How to make Santa’s Snack Bark: a step-by-step guide
1. Prepare the Pan
Line an 8×6 baking dish (or similar size) with parchment paper. This keeps the bark from sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
2. Melt the Colored Chocolates
Arrange alternating rows of red and green candy melts on the parchment-lined pan. Place the pan in the oven at 100°F for about 10 minutes — just until the melts are soft and glossy.
3. Create the Swirl
Remove the pan from the oven and use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the red and green candy melts together. Don’t overmix — you want that marbled Christmas look!
4. Add the Toppings
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle on crushed Oreos, pretzels, and festive sprinkles. Gently press the toppings down so they stick.
5. Cool and Break
Let your Santa’s Snack Bark cool completely at room temperature (or pop it in the fridge to speed it up). Once it’s hardened, break it into pieces and serve!
It’s that easy, mama!
Santa’s Snack Bark: SIDE IDEA
As a mama who’s always juggling a million things, I love recipes that are simple, fun, and foolproof. This Santa’s Snack Bark is all three! It’s festive enough for parties, delicious enough for dessert trays, and easy enough for even the littlest hands to help make.
It’s also one of those recipes that brings people together. When the kids gather in the kitchen, swirling chocolate and sneaking sprinkles, it’s not just about the treat — it’s about the memories being made.
So this Christmas season, when the to-do list feels long and the days feel short, take a moment to slow down and make some Santa’s Snack Bark. It’s cheerful, delicious, and guaranteed to add a little more joy (and chocolate!) to your holiday. 🎅❤️
Because, mama, sometimes the sweetest memories come from the simplest recipes.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want to make your Santa’s Snack Bark extra magical? Melt a small amount of white almond bark and drizzle it across the top before adding the sprinkles — it looks like snow! ❄️
You can also personalize this treat to fit your family’s favorites — swap pretzels for peanuts, Oreos for crushed candy canes, or even add mini marshmallows for a “Santa’s Hot Cocoa” version. The possibilities are endless!
And if you’re making this as a gift, wrap a few colorful bark pieces in cellophane and tie with a red ribbon. It’s the perfect sweet treat for teachers, neighbors, or friends — and it looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. 😉
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Santa’s Snack Bark – A Festive, Easy, No-Bake Holiday Treat!
Ingredients
- ½ bag green candy melts
- ½ bag red candy melts
- ½ cup milk chocolate or white chocolate almond bark
- 1 dash Festive sprinkles
- 1 cup Crushed pretzels
- 1 cup Crushed Oreos
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan
- Line an 8×6 baking dish (or similar) with parchment paper.
- Melt the Candy Melts
- Arrange alternating rows of red and green candy melts on the parchment.
- Place in the oven at 100°F for 10 minutes, or until softened.
- Create the Swirl
- Remove from oven and gently swirl colors together with a knife for a marbled look.
- Add Toppings
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos, pretzels, and festive sprinkles on top while chocolate is still warm.
- Cool & Break
- Let cool completely (or refrigerate).
- Once firm, break into pieces and enjoy!
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