Here's a fun idea the kids are going to love! Chocolate Covered Oreo Reindeer Treats for kids of all ages...because I haven't met a grownup who would pass up these yummy treats on a stick!
The perfect Reindeer Desserts to use as gifts this holiday season. Free Printable Gift Tags are included, so make sure you print them out.
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These Reindeer Treats are easy no-bake Christmas cookies. They were inspired by my Oreo Christmas Cookies I made last year.
I loved the taste of the cookies dipped in melted chocolate. They didn't taste at all like you would expect them to taste. Easy, delicious, you can't really go wrong with this recipe!
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Cookie Gifts
Once these reindeer treats 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.
Check out these other Oreo Christmas Cookies:
- Oreo Holiday Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Oreo Truffles
- Reindeer Cakes - made with Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls.
How to Melt 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.
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Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
- Mini M&Ms - swap out the traditional sized M&Ms for the mini ones.
- Red Hots - you could use candy red hots in place of the M&Ms as well.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Melt the chocolate candy pieces according to the directions on the bag of the package or follow my tips listed above. (Reserve 6 of the candy melts for the reindeer's nose.)
Step 2: Dip one end of the lollipop stick in the melted chocolate.
Step 3: Insert it into the center of an Oreo cookie.
Step 4: You want to push it about halfway into the cookie.
Step 5: Dip the end of two pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate.
Step 6: Insert them into the top of the Oreo cookie at a slight angle for each “antler”.
Step 7: Next, dip the end of each pretzel "ear" into the chocolate and insert them into the Oreo cookie on each side of the “antlers”.
Step 8: Wait a few minutes for the pretzels to dry or set into the Oreo cookies.
Step 9: Holding the Oreo pop by the stick, use a spoon to spoon melted chocolate over the face of the reindeer.
Step 10: Then cover the ears in chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drain off and then place the reindeer pop on the wax paper.
Step 11: Place one of the reserved chocolate melts in the center of the Oreo for the nose. Add two candy eyes above the nose.
Step 12: Add a bit of melted to chocolate to the M side of a red M&M and place it in the center of the candy melt nose. Allow chocolate to dry before wrapping Oreo Reindeer Treats on a stick in treat bags. Tie the bags with a pretty ribbon and add a gift tag.
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Storage Instructions
Pantry: Store the reindeer treats recipe in an air-tight container. They will last for up to two weeks.
Freezer: These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top Recipe Tip
Use Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies. The extra thickness of the cookie makes it easier to insert the cookie stick.
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Reindeer Treats
Ingredients
- 6 Double Stuffed Oreo Sandwich Cookies
- 1 bag chocolate candy melts
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 12 pretzel twists
- 12 Wilton's googlie candy eyes
- 6 Red M&Ms
Equipment
Method
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Carefully cut the pretzels in half with kitchen scissors for the reindeer “ears”. You’ll most likely get one ear out of each pretzel.
- Set aside 6 of the candy melts for the reindeer “noses”. Melt the remaining chocolate candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip the end of a lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and insert it into the center of an Oreo cookie. You want to push it about halfway into the Oreo.
- Dip the end of two pretzel sticks into the chocolate and insert them into the top of the Oreo cookie at a slight angle for each “antler”.
- Dip the end of each pretzel “ear” into the chocolate and insert them into the Oreo cookie on each side of the “antlers”.
- Wait a few minutes for the chocolate to set.
- Rewarm melted chocolate, being careful not to burn, as needed.
- Holding the Oreo pop by the lollipop stick, use a spoon to spoon melted chocolate over the face of the reindeer and then gently cover the ears in chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drain off and then place the reindeer pop on the wax paper.
- Place one of the reserved chocolate melts in the center of the Oreo for the nose. Add a bit of melted to chocolate to the M side of a red M&M and place it in the center of the candy melt nose. Add two candy eyes above the nose.
- Allow chocolate to dry before wrapping in treat bags or serving.
Linda Primmer says
These are so adorable. The grandkids would love them. I am happy to feature these cuties at love Your creativity.
Lois says
Thank you so much!