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Christmas peppermint bark with crushed candy canes and pretzels in a Montessori cooking activity.

Christmas Peppermint Bark (Montessori No-Bake Recipe)

Christmas Peppermint Bark is a fun, no-bake Montessori cooking activity that allows children to crush, sprinkle, and layer ingredients while creating a festive holiday treat. This recipe supports fine motor development, sensory exploration, and independence in a joyful Christmas-themed experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings: 12 6-8
Course: Dessert, No-Bake Activity, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday / Christmas
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup pretzels (broken into pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cup candy canes (crushed)

Method
 

  1. Place pretzels and candy canes in separate bags and let children crush them using a rolling pin.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in short 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth (adult supervision).
  3. Pour and spread the melted chocolate onto parchment paper.
  4. Let children sprinkle the crushed pretzels and candy canes over the chocolate.
  5. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until firm.
  6. Break into pieces and serve to enjoy.

Notes

  • Adult supervision is required for melting chocolate.
  • Crushing and sprinkling are perfect fine motor skill activities for young children.
  • You can substitute dark or white chocolate for variety.
  • Great for classroom holiday celebrations or at-home Montessori activities.