Chocolate Reindeer
Transform your holiday treats into an adorable and delicious masterpiece with these festive Chocolate Reindeer! Perfect for Christmas-themed gatherings or as a fun family activity, this no-bake recipe combines crunchy mini pretzels, buttery round crackers, and rich melted chocolate to create irresistibly cute reindeer faces. Topped with candy eyes and a signature red nose made from candy-coated chocolates, these treats are as charming as they are tasty. A drizzle of white chocolate adds an elegant finishing touch, making them a show-stopping addition to your dessert table. Ready in just 25 minutes and with minimal effort, these reindeer are sure to bring joy to every bite. Whether you’re crafting these edible reindeer with kids or gifting them to loved ones, they’re guaranteed to spread Christmas cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips
- 24 pieces mini pretzels
- 12 pieces round crackers (e.g., Ritz crackers)
- 24 pieces candy eyes
- 12 pieces red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&M's)
- 50 grams white chocolate chips
Instructions
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
Melt the milk or dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. You can use a microwave (in 30-second intervals, stirring in between) or a double boiler until the chocolate is smooth.
Dip the round crackers completely into the melted chocolate and use a fork to lift them out, letting excess chocolate drip off. Place the coated crackers onto the prepared baking tray.
Immediately press two mini pretzels at the top of each cracker to form the reindeer antlers.
Press two candy eyes below the pretzels for the reindeer's eyes.
Add one red candy-coated chocolate below the eyes to create the reindeer’s nose.
Melt the white chocolate chips in the same manner as the regular chocolate. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a small piping bag or use a spoon to drizzle over the reindeer faces as decorative accents, if desired.
Allow the reindeer to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes, or place them in the fridge for 10 minutes to speed up the process.
Once the chocolate is fully set, gently remove the Chocolate Reindeer from the parchment paper and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.5 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 584.0 g | 212% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 394.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 957 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
