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Reindeer Pretzels

This fun recipe for Reindeer Pretzel Christmas Snacks only require four ingredients and are the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat!

FUN RED-NOSED REINDEER PRETZELS

If you decide to make this Reindeer Pretzel recipe, be prepared to make a double or triple batch! They go quickly because they are so fun to make and eat! A perfect little treat to make with the kiddos too.

closeup photo of reindeer pretzel on a white plate.

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE CHRISTMAS SNACKS:

  • You can usually find the edible candy eyes in the baking aisle of your grocery store. You can also find them in many craft stores in their baking aisles. In addition, you can order them online through companies like Wilton or on Amazon (paid affiliate link).
  • The same tips go for the bright white candy melts. They can usually be found in your grocery store’s baking aisle, in craft stores or can be found online at Wilton or on Amazon (paid affiliate link).
  • You don’t have to just use the red M&M’s for these. You can use all the colors or just the brown ones. We’re making these to be like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer but you can have a lot of fun with these like I do with my Reindeer Cookies.
Reindeer Pretzel Christmas Snacks recipe from The Country Cook, one pretzel being shown held by a hand.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • Mini Pretzels
  • Bright White Candy Melts
  • Red M&Ms
  • Edible Candy Eyes
Mini Pretzels, Bright White Candy Melts, Red M&Ms, Edible Candy Eyes.

HOW TO MAKE REINDEER PRETZELS:

Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Arrange mini pretzels on baking tray lined with parchment paper.

mini pretzels arranged in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Place a white candy melt on the bottom loop of each pretzel.

white candy pieces placed on each mini pretzel on a baking sheet.

Place the tray in the oven for about 3 minutes to slightly melt the white candy. 

red m&m chocolate candy placed on each mini pretzel on a baking tray.

Remove from the oven and carefully press a red M&M and two candy eyes into the melted white chocolate.

mini pretzels in a single layer with white chocolate dots and red m&m chocolate candies to make a reindeer looking pretzel on a baking sheet.

Allow to cool completely (or pop them into the fridge for 15 minutes) before serving or placing into a container.

closeup photo of candy coated pretzel.

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Reindeer Pretzel Christmas Snacks recipe from The Country Cook

Reindeer Pretzels

This fun recipe for Reindeer Pretzel Christmas Snacks only require four ingredients and are the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 36 pretzels

Ingredients

  • 36 mini pretzels
  • 36 bright white candy melts
  • 36 red M&M chocolate candies
  • 72 edible candy eyes

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350F degrees. Arrange mini pretzels on baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Place a white candy melt on the bottom loop of each pretzel.
  • Place the tray in the oven for about 3 minutes to slightly melt the white candy. 
  • Remove from the oven and carefully press a red M&M and two candy eyes into the melted white chocolate.
  • Allow to cool completely (or pop them into the fridge for 15 minutes) before serving or placing into a container

Notes

  • You can usually find the edible candy eyes in the baking aisle of your grocery store. You can also find them in many craft stores in their baking aisles. In addition, you can order them online through companies like Wilton or on Amazon (paid affiliate link).
  • The same tips go for the bright white candy melts. They can usually be found in your grocery store’s baking aisle, in craft stores or can be found online at Wilton or on Amazon (paid affiliate link)
  • You don’t have to just use the red M&M’s for these. You can use all the colors or just the brown ones. We’re making these to be like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer but you can have a lot of fun with these like I do with my Reindeer Cookies.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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