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red bowl filled with reindeer pretzels with red candy noses and pretzel antlers.
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Pretzel Reindeer

These adorable Pretzel Reindeer are the perfect mix of sweet and salty and come together so quickly with just 5 ingredients! Easy to make and irresistibly cute, these no bake treats are perfect for holiday parties, cookie trays and festive dessert tables!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword pretzel reindeer, reindeer pretzels
Prep Time 15 minutes
Set Up Time 1 hour
Servings 30
Calories 57kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 30 mini pretzel twists
  • cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon coconut oil optional
  • 30 square pretzels snaps
  • 30 M&Ms red
  • 60 candy eyeballs

Instructions

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • To create the reindeer antlers, cut each pretzel twist in half lengthwise using a serrated knife.
    30 mini pretzel twists
  • Place chocolate chips in a shallow, microwave safe bowl. Melt the chocolate (and coconut oil, if using )in the microwave in 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring until smooth.
    1¼ cups semi sweet chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon coconut oil

Assembly

  • Use a fork or dipping tool to dip a square pretzel into the melted chocolate. Gently tap the fork against the bowl to shake off any excess chocolate. Transfer the chocolate covered pretzel to the prepared baking sheet.
    30 square pretzels
  • For the antlers, quickly attach two pretzel twist halves to the top of the square.
  • Add a red M&M to the bottom to make the nose. And finally add two candy eyes right above the red M&M.
    30 M&Ms, 60 candy eyeballs
  • Repeat with the remaining pretzels until all reindeer have been assembled.
  • Let the reindeers set up for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Storage Information
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Do not refrigerate.
I do not recommend freezing these treats. The chocolate will discolor, the eyeballs will bleed and the pretzels will soften when thawed.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.5mg