Reindeer Candy

This adorable Reindeer Candy recipe is a quick and fun holiday treat, perfect for Christmas parties or as a festive family activity. Made with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, pretzel sticks, red M&Ms, and candy eyes, these little reindeer are irresistibly cute and delicious!

Ingredients

10 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
¼ cup chocolate chips (for “glue”)
20 pretzel sticks (for antlers)
10 red M&Ms (for noses)
20 candy eyes

Instructions

1. Prepare the Candy Base

Unwrap the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and place them upside-down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

2. Melt the Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth.

3. Assemble the Antlers

On the parchment paper, place a dab of melted chocolate and press two pretzel sticks into it to form the reindeer’s antlers.
Add another drop of melted chocolate on top of the pretzels and press a Reese’s cup into place.

4. Add the Face Features

Use the melted chocolate to attach:
Candy eyes: Dab small amounts of chocolate near the top of the Reese’s and press on the candy eyes.
Red M&M nose: Place a larger dab of chocolate at the bottom center of the Reese’s and attach a red M&M.

5. Harden the Chocolate

Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, allowing the chocolate to set and harden completely.

Notes

Use a lollipop stick or toothpick to precisely apply melted chocolate for the finer details, like attaching the eyes and nose.
For added fun, substitute the red M&Ms with colorful ones to make a variety of reindeer “personalities.”

Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 540 kcal

These Reindeer Candies are perfect for decorating dessert tables, gifting to friends and family, or enjoying as a sweet snack. Quick to assemble and bursting with festive charm, they’re sure to bring holiday cheer to all!