a hand holding one piece of melted snowman chocolate bark

Melted snowman chocolate bark is a fun and festive holiday treat! A fun activity for the kids, this adorable chocolate bark is perfect for parties, cookie swaps, and giving as edible gifts.

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a hand holding one piece of melted snowman chocolate bark

Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your kids? Do you need a treat for a cookie swap or a simple gift for classmates, teachers, or friends? These melted chocolate snowman bark candies are so easy to make the whole family can get involved! Play around with different candies, and have some holiday fun! 

Melted snowman bark treats are meant to look like, well, melted snowmen! Perfection is not an issue, so throw caution to the wind and have a good time. Experiment with different types of candy and create a whole family of melty, sweet snow people. 

And if you love making snowman inspired treats, you’ll definitely want to check out these easy Melted Snowman Cookies and Raffaello Snowmen!

close up view of the completed melted snowman chocolate bark

Whether you are trying to hasten winter to arrive or trying to occupy the kids on a snowy winter’s day, this candy treat will have everyone smiling from ear to ear. 

Why Make This Recipe

  • So Simple – Melt chocolate and top with candy! It’s that simple.
  • Fun for Kids – Spend a snowy winter day making these delightful treats with the kids. It’s the perfect family activity.  
  • Makes A Great Gift – Place several pieces of melted snowman bark in a clear bag for a simple yet delicious holiday gift.  
one wedge of the finished melted snowman bark

Ingredient Notes

  • Milk Chocolate – Use milk chocolate chips or break up a chocolate bar. 
  • White Chocolate – Look for the melting chocolate or white chocolate bark in the baking aisle. 
  • Candy Eyes – Candy eyes are edible and fun. Substitute round candies such as M&Ms if candy eyes aren’t available. 
  • Pretzels – Use straight pretzel sticks or break whole pretzels into pieces. 
  • Orange candy or fondant – For making the carrot nose of the snowman. Orange sprinkles are perfect for this!
  • Edible pen – For drawing on any additional details. 
the ingredients for making melted snowman chocolate bark

Ready to make this snowman bark? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…

How To Make Melted Chocolate Snowmen

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Melt chocolate according to the package directions and spread it in an even layer on top of the parchment paper.
  2. Top with three white chocolate candy melts to make each of the snowmen.
  3. Quickly place on the eyes and nose, then draw on the mouth with an edible pen.
  4. Place on the pretzel sticks as arms.
  5. Let set for about 15 minutes (or longer) in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.  
  6. Break or cut the chocolate bark into pieces to eat and serve.
image collage showing some of the steps for making melted snowman chocolate bark

Pro Tips

  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler. 
  • Layer with milk chocolate first, then top with white candy melts. 
  • Draw the faces onto the candy melts before you melt the milk chocolate so you can move quickly before the chocolate hardens. 
  • Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet to easily transfer it to the fridge for cooling. 
  • Gently score the chocolate with the tip of a sharp knife to control where the breaks occur. 
  • Break the chocolate into pieces when it cooled and hardened completely. 
  • Don’t try to keep the snowmen whole when breaking into pieces.
the finished melted snowman chocolate bark ready to be served

Delicious Variations

  • Swap The Chocolate – Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate if preferred. You could also use all white chocolate.
  • Use Other Candy – Peanut butter cups for hats, M&Ms, Skittles, or Red Hots for buttons on the snowman. When designing these fun melted snowman bark treats, only your imagination can stop you. 
  • Add Peppermint – Make these melted bark snowmen minty fresh by adding a peppermint extract to the melted chocolate or decorating with crushed candy canes.
one piece of melted snowman bark

Prep And Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Prep all your candy pieces in advance, so they are ready to place on the chocolate while it is soft. 
  • Store – Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge. These will last several weeks. 
  • Freeze – Place candy in a single layer and freeze for 1-2 hours. Add the individual pieces to an airtight container and freeze for several months. Bring to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. 
one piece of the melted snowman bark on a counter

FAQs

Do I Need To Temper The Chocolate?

Tempering is a process that makes chocolate ideal for melting and makes the result glossy and smooth. Tempering is not necessary for this recipe. 

How Long Will Melted Chocolate Bark Snowman Last?

These candy treats will last 2-3 weeks, so they are the perfect make-ahead holiday candy. Store in an airtight container for the best results.

Why Is My Chocolate Bark Soft?

If your chocolate bark hasn’t hardened in an hour, it could be that your room temperature is warm enough to keep the bark slightly soft. Store the melted snowmen in an airtight container in the fridge to keep them firm. 

the completed melted snowman chocolate bark recipe

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Print Recipe

Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark

Chocolate snowman bark is as fun to make as it is to eat!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Western

Servings: 12

Calories: 318kcal

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate according to the package instructions and spread it out in an even layer on top of parchment paper.

  • Use 3 white chocolate wafers to form each snowman, placing onto the melted chocolate.

  • Quickly place on the eyes and noses, then draw on each mouth with an edible pen.

  • Position the pretzel sticks as snowman arms.

  • Let set for about 15 minutes (or longer) in the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.

  • Break or cut the bark into pieces.

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Notes

  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave or a double boiler. 
  • Layer with milk chocolate first, then top with white candy melts. 
  • Draw the faces onto the candy melts before you melt the milk chocolate so you can move quickly before the chocolate hardens. 
  • Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet to easily transfer it to the fridge for cooling. 
  • Gently score the chocolate with the tip of a sharp knife to control where the breaks occur. 
  • Break the chocolate into pieces when it cooled and hardened completely. 
  • Don’t worry about trying to make the snowmen whole when breaking into pieces.
  • Storage – keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg

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