Get ready to indulge in the perfect combination of sweet and salty with these adorable Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels.
Made with only four ingredients, pretzels, candy kisses, candy eyes and M&M candy pieces, they come together fast!
Enjoy a fun snack that is sure to bring joy, merriment, and excitement to any gathering. Whether it's a lively holiday party, a cozy family get-together, or a cheerful celebration of any kind, this snack is a guaranteed hit.
Check out all the other Reindeer Desserts for even more delicious holiday treats for Santa!
One of my favorite flavor combinations is salty and sweet. And chocolate and pretzels go perfectly together to give that flavor.
These Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels only need four ingredients...mini pretzels, chocolate kiss candies, candy eye and red M&Ms.
Around the holidays you can purchase red and green M&Ms in most major food stores. I purchased a very large container at Sam's Club this year. Last year I ordered them on Amazon.
Looking for more Easy Desserts that feature reindeers? Try my Reindeer Cupcake Ideas, Reindeer Oreo Truffles or my Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels.
Table of Contents
- What is the paper in a Hershey Kiss called?
- Looking for MORE treats to make for Santa and his reindeer?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- Serving Tips
- Packaging Tips
- Recipe Variations
- Storage Tips
- Top Recipe Tip
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What is the paper in a Hershey Kiss called?
The thin piece of paper wrapped around a Hershey's Kiss is officially referred to as a "plume." Its initial purpose was to serve as a means of differentiating an authentic Hershey's Kiss from a counterfeit one.
This clever design detail adds to the overall charm and allure of the Hershey's Kiss, making it instantly recognizable among its imitators.
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
Festival Candy Eyes Treat Toppers, 2.9 Ounce
Child to Cherish Santa's Message Plate Set, Santa Cookie Plate, Santa Milk jar, and Reindeer Treat BowlHERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate, Christmas Candy Bag, 34.1 ozHershey Kisses Holiday Variety Pack of 6 FlavorsM&M'S Milk Chocolate Holiday Candy
Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Candy Kisses - see note below recipe for different variations of flavors to use.
- Red M&Ms - you need red only to make Rudolph's nose.
- Candy Eyes - you can purchase these from Amazon or most Michael's Craft Stores sell them as well in the candy making aisle.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the pretzel twists on the baking sheet.
- Step 2: Add an unwrapped chocolate candy Kiss on top of the pretzel twists.
- Step 3: Place the baking tray in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes or just until the candy kisses start to melt. Do not overbake them.
- Step 4: Remove the pan from the oven and immediately add the red M&Ms on top of the candy kisses. Then add the candy eyes.
Before You Begin!
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Serving Tips
- Allow the Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels to cool on the baking pan for a few minutes.
- Then transfer to a cooling rack for them to cool completely.
- Once these reindeer pretzels are dry, wrap them in plastic treat bags, use a pretty ribbon for a cute gift.
- Don't forget the printable gift tags that are perfect for the kids to use for classroom treats.
Packaging Tips
- Purchase some pretty holiday designed parchment paper to wrap the pretzels in before placing them in one of the packages shown below.
- Include these really cute handmade with love stickers to seal the parchment paper.
- You can even order personalized homemade from my kitchen personalized stickers on Amazon!
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Recipe Variations
- Peanut Butter Cups - add peanut butter cups in place of the chocolate kisses or you could add Rolo Candies as well.
- Caramel Candies - for a completely different flavor and taste, try square caramel candies!
- Different Flavor Candy Kisses - candy kisses come in so many different flavors these days. Try peppermint or white chocolate.
- Red Skittles - you could use Skittles for Rudolph's nose if your family loves this candy.
- See my recipe for Hugs Pretzels that shows you how to make a slightly different version of this recipe on my website!
Storage Tips
- Store pretzels in an air-tight container for up to a week at room temperature or in a refrigerator if you live in a very warm climate.
- These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Recipe Tip
Do not overbake the pretzels. Watch them closely. You want to remove them from the oven as soon as they start to melt.
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Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels
Ingredients
- 24 mini pretzel twists
- 24 Hershey Chocolate Kiss Candies
- 24 red M&M candies
- 48 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the pretzel twists on the baking sheet.
- Add an unwrapped chocolate candy Kiss on top of the pretzel twists.
- Place the baking tray in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes or just until the candy kisses start to melt.
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately add the red M&Ms on top of the candy kisses.
- Then add the candy eyes.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying!
Lynsey says
Made these for a work party and they're super cute. Gotta work quickly because that chocolate will set up fast. Dont worry about being perfect, because the goofiness of the faces is great.