Name: Reindeer Antlers Pretzels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 24 Mini Pretzels; 24 White Candy Melts; 24 Red M&M's; 48 Candy Eyes

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.

pretzels made to look like reindeers with candy.

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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.

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Easy Chocolate Reindeer Pretzels Recipe
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Main Ingredients Needed
Substitutions and Variations
Step-by-Step Instructions
Baking Instructions
How to Decorate Reindeer Pretzels
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Storage Instructions
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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.

chocolate pretzel reindeer on a wood serving board

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!

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Main Ingredients Needed

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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.

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

decorated pretzels to look like reindeer.

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

closeup of reindeer pretzel with M&M candy nose.

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.

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Storage Instructions

Pantry: 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.

Freezer: It is generally not recommended to freeze chocolate covered pretzels as it can affect the texture and taste of the pretzels when thawed.

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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.

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