Reindeer Brownies
These reindeer brownies are a fun and festive Christmas treat that’s perfect for any holiday celebration.
They’re simple to make and also make adorable food gifts for everyone on your list. If you’re looking for a fun baking project to do with the kids, this one is easy enough for them to help. Spread a little extra joy during the season and make a batch of these cute brownies.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fun and festive treat: Perfect for holiday parties, Christmas bake sales, potlucks, Christmas classroom treats, and more.
- Kid-friendly project: Easy enough for children to help decorate.
- Easy To Make: These are a hassle-free, make-ahead Christmas dessert. Plus, you can use store-bought or homemade brownies, depending on how much time you have.
- Adorable presentation: Each brownie looks like a cute reindeer face.
You’ll find the ingredient list and step-by-step photos below, or you can scroll to the bottom of the post for the full printable recipe.
Reindeer Brownie Ingredients
- Prepared brownies
- Chocolate frosting
- Pretzels
- Candy eyes
- Red M&Ms
How To Make Reindeer Brownies
This visual guide is helpful for making this recipe. For the full printable recipe with measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
Cut the baked brownies into 12 equal squares. You can use homemade or store-bought brownies depending on your preference.
Arrange the brownies on a wire rack or tray to make decorating easy.
Frost the top of each brownie evenly with chocolate frosting.
Break pretzels in half and press one half into each top corner to create reindeer antlers.
Place two candy eyes toward the center of each brownie.
Finish by adding a red M&M below the eyes for Rudolph’s nose.
Reindeer Brownies
Ingredients
- 9×13 inch pan of prepared and baked brownies
- 16 oz can chocolate frosting
- 12 pretzels
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 red M&Ms
Instructions
- Cut the pan of brownies into 12 equal pieces. You can use homemade or store-bought brownies.
- Arrange on a wire rack or tray.
- Frost each brownie.
- Break the pretzels in half and put one half on each side on the top of the brownie.
- Place two eyes towards the center of the brownie.
- Add a red M&M under the eyes.
Christmas Reindeer Brownies FAQs
Can I use store-bought brownies?
Yes, store-bought brownies work great and save time.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, you can make them a day ahead and store in an airtight container.
What can I use instead of candy eyes?
You can use small white chocolate chips with a dot of melted chocolate for eyes.
Do I need to break the pretzels in a certain way?
Try to keep both halves roughly even so they look like matching antlers.
How should I store leftover brownies?
Keep them covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze these brownies?
Yes, but add decorations after thawing for the best texture and appearance.
