Looking for easy Christmas treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat? These Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers are simple, sweet, and totally adorable! Made with just four ingredients, these no-bake treats come together in minutes and are perfect for kids’ parties, classroom snacks, or an afternoon of holiday fun at home.
Whether you’re planning a cookie exchange, looking for Xmas treats to add to your dessert table, or just want to make memories with the little ones, these festive holiday pretzel treats are a must-try.
Ingredients for Mini Reindeer Pretzels
You only need four simple ingredients to make these Christmas candy recipes come to life:
- Mini Pretzel Sticks
- Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers or Candy Melts
- Red Mini M&M’s
- Candy Eyeball Sprinkles
How to Make Christmas Reindeer Pretzels
These are so easy, it’s almost like holiday magic!
1. Prep Your Surface
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so your reindeer don’t stick while drying.
2. Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth and silky.
3. Make the Reindeer Faces
Dip two mini pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate, then place them side by side on the prepared baking sheet. These will be the base of your reindeer face.
4. Add the Eyes and Nose
While the chocolate is still soft:
- Gently press two candy eyeballs onto the pretzel sticks.
- Add one red mini M&M underneath the eyes to be the Rudolph-style nose.
5. Let Them Set
Allow the chocolate to fully harden at room temperature or speed things up by chilling the tray in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Then… enjoy your herd of edible reindeer!
Why You’ll Love These Easy Christmas Treats Pretzels
- No baking required
- Budget-friendly ingredients
- Kid-approved & great for school parties
- A fun addition to any spread of Christmas food treats
Tips & Festive Twists
- Use white or dark chocolate if you prefer.
- Add tiny antlers with more pretzel pieces or piped chocolate.
- Want to gift them? Wrap in a cellophane bag with a cute ribbon for an easy DIY Christmas gift.
Perfect For:
- Christmas playdates & classroom parties
- Holiday movie nights
- DIY gift baskets
- Snack boards filled with Xmas treats
📸 Share Your Reindeer Crew
We’d love to see your festive faces! Snap a pic of your Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers and tag us at #BiteSizedFun. It makes our hearts and taste buds happy.
More Easy Christmas Treats You’ll Love:
- Peppermint Pretzel Christmas Trees
- Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Pops
- Candy Cane Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas Reindeer Pretzels are the perfect bite of holiday cheer—cute, crunchy, and chocolatey. And best of all? They’re easy enough for kids to make and fun enough for grownups to sneak a few too. 🎅🍬
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This recipe is part of our collection of easy dessert recipes. Check it out!
Mini Pretzel Stick Reindeers
Ingredients
- Mini Pretzel Sticks
- Milk Chocolate Melting Chocolate
- Red Mini M&M’s
- Eyeball Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Next place milk chocolate melting chocolate into microwave safe bowl, melting in 30 second increments, stirring after each time.
- Once melted, dip two mini pretzel sticks, making sure they are even and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Place two eyeballs onto the sticks and place a red mini M&M under the eyes to create your reindeer face.
- Let dry and enjoy!
