Reindeer Pretzels

Festive Reindeer Pretzels are sweet and salty at the same time. These reindeer desserts are dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with candy eyes, red M&Ms and pretzel twist antlers.

With only a few ingredients, you can be enjoying these treats in 20 minutes.

One of my favorite flavor combinations is sweet and salty. And I love chocolate covered pretzels. Which is probably why I have quite a few of recipes for them on my site.

They're a really easy dessert to make and can be adjusted to fit any holiday or birthday you're celebrating. Kids love helping you make these and giving them as gifts. You can easily wrap them up in cellophane bags and use the free printable gift tags below.

They make great gifts for neighbors, grandparents and especially school parties. But you'll have to check with your child's school to see if they're allowed to bring homemade treats in these days.

Chocolate Pretzels

If you love chocolate pretzels, here are a few more recipes I know you'll enjoy:

• Reindeer Hershey Kiss Pretzels
• Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Main Ingredients Needed

• Pretzel Rods - whenever I make chocolate covered pretzels, I use Utz brand.
• Chocolate Almond Bark - you can also use chocolate melting chips
• Candy Eyes
• Pretzel Twists - to make the antlers.
• Red M&M Candies

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Melt the Chocolate

• Begin by placing the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and place the bowl in the microwave using the low setting and starting out in 30 seconds intervals. 
• Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the chocolate. One of the biggest mistakes people make with using the microwave is, they forget to stir the chocolate after each interval. Chocolate pieces can retain their shape until you stir them. 
• If you don't stir, you risk burning the chocolate.
• Return the chocolate back to the microwave and repeat with another 10 to 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted. 
• In just a few minutes you'll have perfectly beautiful melted chocolate for dipping.

Step 2 | Dip the Pretzels

• Once the chocolate is melted, add it to a tall drinking glass.
• Place one end of the pretzel in the glass and swirl it so part of the pretzel is covered in chocolate.
• Then add the nose and candy eyes.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow the pretzels to harden and dry.

Step 3 | Make the Reindeer Antlers

• Take a knife and cut the pretzel twists up like you see in the photo below. These will become the antlers for the reindeer pretzels.
• Using a little bit of the melted chocolate, secure the antlers to the top and back of the dipped pretzel rods. Hold them in place for a few minutes until they adhere properly.

Recipe Variations

• Cinnamon Candies - you can use red cinnamon candies or even red Skittle candies for the nose.
• White Chocolate - dip in melted white chocolate and make Snowmen Pretzels!
• Make the Eyes - make your own eyes out of royal icing and red food coloring.
• Shorter Pretzel Rods - you can use shorter pretzel rods and stick them into baked cupcakes for a fun treat.
• Check out my other chocolate pretzel treats, Halloween Pretzel Rods, Valentine's Day Pretzel Rods or my Christmas

Storage Tips

• Place the chocolate dipped pretzels in an airtight container and store at room temperature.
• They should stay fresh for at least 3 weeks...if they last that long.
• These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top Tip

Adding the melted chocolate to a tall glass really helps to dip the pretzels correctly.

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Lois

Reindeer Pretzels

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Festive Reindeer Pretzels are sweet and salty at the same time. These reindeer desserts are dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with candy eyes, red M&Ms and fun pretzel twist antlers.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 24 pretzel rods

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 147

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 24 pretzel rods
• 12 ounces melting chocolate
• 24 pretzel twists
• 24 red M&M candies
• 48 candy eyes

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Method

 

1. Melt the chocolate almond bark according to the package directions.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, add it to a tall drinking glass.
3. Place one end of the pretzel in the glass and swirl it so part of the pretzel is covered in chocolate.
4. Then add the nose and candy eyes.
5. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow the pretzels to harden and dry.
6. Take a knife and cut the pretzel twists up to form the antlers for the reindeer pretzels.
7. Using a little bit of the melted chocolate, secure the antlers to the top and back of the dipped pretzel rods. Hold them in place for a few minutes until they adhere properly.
8. Set the pretzels back on the baking tray to fully set and harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 476mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Adding the melted chocolate to a tall glass helps to easily dip the pretzles.

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