No-Bake Pretzel Reindeers
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Looking for a simple and fun Christmas treat the kids will love making? These Mini Pretzel Reindeers are the perfect no-bake holiday snack that doubles as a festive edible craft. Made with just a few ingredients, they’re great for class parties, holiday movie nights, or fun family baking days.
When it comes to making Christmas treats, it’s a bonus when they are Christmas-themed and it’s so easy to make reindeer-themed treats. And there aren’t many Christmas treats this easy to make!
They could not be easier to make, and you can whip up a batch in under 1 hour, including chilling time!
No-Bake Pretzel Reindeers
If you’re after a quick Christmas treat that’s big on cuteness and low on effort, these mini pretzel stick reindeers will be a hit! You only need 4 ingredients, and they come together in just minutes.
This is one of those recipes where the process is just as fun as the end result—ideal for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.
This is a quick and easy Christmas recipe for kids to help with, and they’re always a hit for kids’ Christmas parties or end-of-year celebrations, much like my reindeer mint slice balls or reindeer crackles.
What You Will Need
There aren’t many ingredients needed to make these simple Christmas treats! Here is what you need:
- 100g of milk chocolate melts
- Mini pretzel sticks
- Red candies or M&Ms
- Candy eyes
The printable recipe card with a FULL ingredients list and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.
How To Make Reindeer Pretzels
This recipe is one of those ones where you can make a whole lot with a bag of chocolate melts and a packet of pretzels, or just make a few for a small treat.
They are so quick and simple to make! You can have a batch ready in under an hour (and half of that is chilling time).
STEP ONE – Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP TWO – Melt the chocolate by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth and melted.
STEP THREE – Form the reindeer base by dipping two mini pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate and laying them side by side on the parchment-lined tray. Make sure the chocolate is even and that the pretzel sticks are right next to each other.
STEP FOUR – Decorate the reindeer faces while the chocolate is still melted, adding two eyeball candies and a red nose M&M or similar candy to create Rudolph’s face.
STEP FIVE – Allow them to chill in the refrigerator until completely set. This usually only takes around 30 minutes.
If the chocolate is drying to quickly for the candy nose and eyes to stick, use a little melted chocolate on the back to stick them on.
This pretzel stick reindeer recipe also works with dark chocolate if you prefer a richer flavour.
Tips For Making Chocolate Pretzel Reindeers
- Use tweezers or a toothpick to help place the eyes and nose if you’re working with tiny hands or want more precision.
- Try white chocolate or dark chocolate for different looks—or even coloured candy melts for extra fun. Sometimes non-traditional is more fun!
- Let the kids get creative by using different coloured noses or silly eye placements.
Storing Your Pretzel Reindeers
Once the chocolate has hardened, store your reindeer pretzels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They’re perfect to make ahead of time for your holiday celebrations.
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below or a rating and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram. I would love to see it!
These Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers are guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to any festive spread. Plus, they’re so easy that even the youngest helpers can join in on the fun!
No Bake Pretzel Reindeers
These adorable Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers are a fun and festive no-bake Christmas treat made with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for kids' holiday parties or a quick edible craft!
Ingredients
- Mini pretzel sticks
- Milk chocolate melts
- Red mini M&M’s or similar
- Eyeball candies
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Dip 2 mini pretzel sticks in melted chocolate and place side by side on the tray.
- Add 2 candy eyeballs near the top of the chocolate and 1 red mini M&M underneath for the nose.
- Let the chocolate set until firm for approximately 15-30 minutes in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use tweezers or a toothpick for easier placement of eyes and nose.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Try using white or dark chocolate for variety.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 20 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 21mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
These figures are provided as an approximate guide only.
I hope you love making these no bake reindeer treats with your kids! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @simplifycreateinspire.
