Description
These Reindeer Brownie Bites are a quick, adorable, and delicious holiday treat made with brownie bites, chocolate frosting, pretzels, and candies. Perfect for Christmas parties, playdates, or festive gift boxes, this semi-homemade recipe is fun for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 brownie bites: forms the base of each reindeer
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting: used as edible glue for decorations
- 24 mini pretzels: broken in half to create antlers
- 24 candy eyes: adds a playful reindeer look
- 12 red M&M’s: used for Rudolph’s nose
Instructions
- Spoon the chocolate frosting into a small plastic bag and snip off one corner to create a piping bag.
- Gently break mini pretzels in half to form reindeer antlers. Set aside the best-shaped pieces.
- Press two pretzel halves into the top of each brownie bite to make antlers.
- Pipe three small dots of frosting — two for the eyes and one for the nose.
- Attach candy eyes on the top two frosting dots and a red M&M on the lower dot for the nose.
- Let the frosting set for a few minutes before serving or packaging.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For gluten-free brownies, use gluten-free mix and pretzels.
- Make ahead: Assemble just before serving to keep pretzels crisp.
- Customize with colored M&M’s or peppermint bits for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Reindeer Brownie Bites, Christmas dessert, holiday treats, easy brownie bites, festive recipe, kid-friendly Christmas snacks