These adorable Reindeer Antlers Pretzels are an easy treat to make with the kids for Christmas.
Made with pretzel twists, white candy melts, candy eyes and a red M&M for the nose, these treats look just like Rudolph! They're prefect for holiday parties, gifting or simply to enjoy while you watch a movie with the family.
Check out all the other Reindeer Desserts for even more delicious holiday treats for Santa.
Your kids will love helping you put this Santa treat together! They're easy enough for little fingers to help put the candy melts on top of the pretzel twists.
Once they're done, you can wrap them up in cellophane bags and cute gift tags for school parties, or even as a thoughtful gift for friends and neighbors.. Make sure you leave a few out on the plate for Santa's cookies on Christmas Eve.
Looking for more reindeer-inspired Christmas Snacks? Try my Chocolate Reindeer Cookies, Reindeer Hot Chocolate Cone Bags or my Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies.
Table of Contents
- 👩🍳Easy Chocolate Reindeer Pretzels Recipe
- Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 📋Ingredients
- 💡 Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Baking Instructions
- How to Decorate Reindeer Pretzels
- Before You Begin!
- 🍶Storage Tips
- ❄️Freezing Tips
- ➡️Top Recipe Tip
- 🌟Try these recipes next...
- 📇Recipe Card
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
👩🍳Easy Chocolate Reindeer Pretzels Recipe
When it comes to adding a festive touch to your holiday treats, Easy Chocolate Reindeer Pretzels are a fun treat to make.
One option is to hold two pretzel sticks together and dip the tips in melted chocolate and then decorate to look like Rudolph with the candy eyes and red M&M for his nose. Check out my recipe for Pretzel Reindeers with Melted Chocolate for more instructions.
Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
Check out my Santa's Treats Digital Cookbook. It's filled with 10 deliciously simple recipes for reindeer treats, cupcakes, pretzels, candies, and hot cocoa. They're perfect for spreading the joy of FOOD this holiday season!
🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
Child to Cherish Santa's Message Plate Set, Santa Cookie Plate, Santa Milk jar, and Reindeer Treat Bowl
Holiday Magic Gnomes 3-D Cookie Jar, 64 oz,2Pcs Christmas Cookie Tins Round Santa Holiday Vintage Cookie Jar Airtight with LidChristmas Cookies for Santa Plate and Mug Set
📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- I love the combination of sweet and salty, but you can switch out the salted pretzels for non-salted ones.
- Also, you can replace the candy melts with white chocolate kiss candies.
- Use Candy Melts candy for cake pops, cookies and molded candies with Wilton molds
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Lay the mini pretzels on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Place a white candy melt on top of each pretzel.
Baking Instructions
Step 3: Place the tray in the oven for about 3 minutes to slightly soften the white candy. Watch closely because you do not want the candy to melt.
How to Decorate Reindeer Pretzels
Step 4: Remove from the oven and press a red M&M and two candy eyes into the melted white chocolate to form Rudolph's face.
Before You Begin!
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🍶Storage Tips
- The easiest way to store these Reindeer Chocolate Pretzels is to place them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Ensure the container is sealed properly to prevent air exposure.
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❄️Freezing Tips
- It is generally not recommended to freeze chocolate covered pretzels as it can affect the texture and taste of the pretzels when thawed.
➡️Top Recipe Tip
- After you have finished baking the pretzels, make sure you have all the decorations ready and in place before it sets.
- This will prevent any last-minute rush and allow you to create a beautifully adorned treat to enjoy.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Reindeer Cookies in a Jar or my Chocolate Reindeer Cookies.
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Reindeer Cupcakes.
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Reindeer Antlers Pretzels
Ingredients
- 24 Mini Pretzels
- 24 White Candy Melts
- 24 Red M&M's
- 48 Candy Eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F
- Lay the mini pretzels on a baking tray that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Place a white candy melt on the bottom (center) loop of each pretzel. (This will form the face for the reindeer)
- Place the tray in the oven for about 3 minutes to slightly soften the white candy. Watch closely because you do not want the candy to melt.
- Remove from the oven and press a red M&M and two candy eyes into the melted white chocolate to form Rudolph's face.
- Allow to cool completely before serving or packaging to give as gifts.
Notes
- I love the combination of sweet and salty, but you can switch out the salted pretzels for non-salted ones.
- Also, you can replace the candy melts with white chocolate kiss candies.
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