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Rolo Pretzel Reindeer Bites for Christmas Parties

Rolo pretzel reindeer bites turn square pretzels, glossy melted Rolos, and candy decorations into easy Christmas party treats. Bake them briefly, then press on pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red noses before the chocolate sets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 53
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 square pretzels
  • 24 Rolo candies unwrapped
  • 24 mini pretzel twists
  • 48 candy eyeballs
  • 24 M&M's red

Equipment

  • 1 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 250°F.
  2. Line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange the square pretzels in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Place one Rolo candy on each pretzel.
  5. Bake for 3–4 minutes, until the chocolate is glossy and the Rolos yield to light pressure but still hold their shape.
  6. Press one mini pretzel twist into the top of each softened Rolo for antlers.
  7. Press two candy eyeballs and one red M&M into the front of each Rolo for the eyes and nose.
  8. Let the bites cool on the baking sheet for 20–30 minutes, until the chocolate is set.

Notes

Press the decorations gently so the softened Rolos hold their shape. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 2 months. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pretzels and check that the candies are gluten-free.