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How to Make Reindeer Pretzels for Christmas

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Cute desserts are a must-have during the holidays and if you like reindeers, this adorable treat is for you!

Made with just 4 simple ingredients, you can have all of Santa’s reindeer ready to snack on in no time (no actual reindeers were harmed during this recipe creation – ha!).

These pretzel treats are so easy to make and would be perfect for Christmas tablescapes and gift giving!

reindeer pretzels on white plate

If you looking for another fun holiday recipe try our Christmas Gnome Cookies

Ingredients Needed:

  • Mini Pretzel Twists: The twists are the best type of pretzel to use because they give your reindeer their overall shape.
  • Rolo Candy: The individual Rolo candy wrapped in the gold foil works best for this recipe.
  • Red M&M’s: You can use the regular size or the mini size, whichever you prefer.
  • Candy Eyeballs: Can find these online or at your local craft store such as Joanne’s or Michael’s.
reindeer pretzels ingredients on table

Helpful Information:

  • You can make these ahead of time just make sure to store in a covered, airtight container away from heat and moisture.
reindeer pretzels on table

Reindeer Pretzels

COURSE: Dessert
PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOK TIME: 3 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 23 minutes
Easy to make Reindeer Pretzels for the holidays
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Ingredients
  

  • 20 mini twist pretzels plus about 2 cups of additional pretzels to make the antlers
  • 20 Rolo candies
  • 20 red M&M candies
  • 40 candy eyeballs

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the 20 pretzels onto the parchment paper, and set a Rolo candy into the center of each one.
  • Take the additional pretzels, and break them apart to make 40 antlers. There are several ways you can do this, just find an antler shape that you like, and break enough remaining pretzels for all of the reindeer to have antlers.
  • Bake the Rolo topped pretzels for 3 minutes. The candy will soften.
  • Remove from the oven, and press a red M&M into the lower part of the pretzel to make the reindeer nose.
  • Add two antlers to the reindeer, pressing one end of the antler pretzel into the tops of the melted Rolo candies.
  • Add two candy eyeballs to each reindeer.
  • Be sure to work quickly before the candy cools.
  • Chill the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, until the candy has time to set.
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