Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels

A fun family treat to make over the holidays are these Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels. With only four ingredients, they come together fast. They're another one of my fun Reindeer Desserts that everyone loves.

Free printable gift tags are available to help you give these as gifts to family and friends.

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.

Table of Contents

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• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Serving Tips
• Packaging Tips
• Recipe Variations
• Storage Tips
• Top Recipe Tip

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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.

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Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

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.

• Pretzel Twists
• 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 | Baking Prep

• Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Lay the pretzel twists on the baking sheet.

Step 2 | Add the Candy Kiss

• Add an unwrapped chocolate candy Kiss on top of the pretzel twists.

Step 3 | Baking Instructions

• 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 | Add the M&Ms

• Remove the pan from the oven and immediately add the red M&Ms on top of the candy kisses.
• Then add the candy eyes.

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.

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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.