Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark - A Food Lover's Kitchen (2024)

Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark is a winter dessert with sweet white chocolate in the shape of a melted snowman, with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup hats and pretzels for arms.

My family had so much fun making these melted snowmen. The look of each one changes based on how you place the eyes and sprinkle noses. Make this a fun holiday tradition that everyone will look forward to.

Why You’ll Love It

• Easy and Quick to Make: You don’t need to be a professional baker to create this winter treat. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark is a great project to get the whole family involved in the kitchen and share some quality time together.
• Versatile and Customizable: While this recipe provides a specific guide, you can get as creative as you want. Try using different types of chocolate or varying the toppings to match your preferences or the occasion.
• No-Bake, No-Fuss Dessert: The beauty of Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark is that it’s a no-bake dessert. You don’t need an oven or any complicated equipment.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• White Chocolate Wafers – White chocolate wafers are readily available in most grocery stores, but you can also use white chocolate bars, chips, or melting discs as alternatives. I use Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers.
• Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – The mini cups are perfect for hats, but you can get creative and use a different candy for the hats, if you want.
• Wilton Candy Eyes – You can purchase these edible candy eyes from baking supply stores, craft stores, or online. If unavailable, use small chocolate chips or even small round candies as a creative replacement.
• Orange Jimmies – If you’ve never heard this term, it’s what we call the longer-style of sprinkles. You can buy just orange ones, or pick them out of a colorful mix. These ones are perfect.
• Red Pearl Sprinkles – I used these red pearl sprinkles that I bought on Amazon. Other options are red confetti sprinkles or Red Hots.
• Pretzel Sticks – Cut each stick in half for the arms.

Equipment You Need

• Baking sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Microwave safe bowl
• Spoon

Tips for Making Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark

• We found it was easiest to cut the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups at room temperature with a small paring knife. You might have to practice a few times to get it right.
• You can pour or scoop the white chocolate onto the parchment paper, then smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
• Get creative with your snowman’s features! Use licorice strings for scarves, mini chocolate chips for mouths, or even gummy candies for hats. The possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild.

How to Make White Chocolate Snowmen

Step 1: Make the Hats

It’s a good idea to start by making the hats, so they are ready when you spread the chocolate. You can make any style hat you like.

I start by cutting the cups in half so you have two equal sides. Then cut the wide brim off (about 1/3 of the cup). To make it look like a hat, fit the pieces back together, offset a slight bit.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat and set aside.

Step 2: Temper the Chocolate

To melt the chocolate, place the wafers in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir it. Continue cooking in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s mostly melted. Then remove it from the microwave and stir the chocolate until it’s completely smooth. If you microwave it until it’s fully melted, you risk burning it.

Step 3: Making the Snowmen

Pour the melted chocolate into 6 puddles on the baking sheet and, working quickly, spread it out with the back of a spoon. Quickly top each with a hat, eyes, nose, and buttons. Set the decorations on in varying patterns so they don’t all look the same.

Allow the chocolate to cool and firm up for at least 1 hour. You can put them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

They will easily peel off the parchment paper and can be set on a serving plate for presentation.

How to Store

Place the Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They can be stored at room temperature for several weeks, making it a convenient make-ahead treat for parties and gifting. However, if you live in a particularly warm or humid climate, it’s advisable to store it in a cooler place or in the refrigerator to prevent the chocolate from melting.

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