If you want a super cute festive treat that is ready in just 10 minutes, then these Chocolate Button Reindeer are for you! It's as simple as melting some chocolate buttons, and adding some eyes, a nose and pretzel antlers.
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We LOVE a themed meal or snack. At this time of year we are giving as much of our food a festive twist as we can. But, we like to keep it as simple as possible.
These chocolate reindeer are SO easy to make, and kids will have so much fun making their own faces.
Looking for more easy Christmas snacks? Why not try our easy Christmas Chocolate Bark, healthy Christmas Cookies or our delicious Oreo Reindeers?
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Chocolate Button Reindeer Ingredients
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Chocolate Buttons - You want to go for giant chocolate buttons, otherwise your reindeer will be too small. We also used 75% dark as we find them easier to melt.
- Pretzels - Mini pretzels that have been carefully cut in half are what make the antlers.
- Red Smarties/M&Ms - These will be the nose. I guess they are all Rudolf!
- Edible Eyes - These are a MUST at this time of year as they give so much charecter to snacks. We buy Edible Eyes from Amazon.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How To Make Chocolate Button Reindeer
Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 1
Place the buttons onto a lined baking tray. Put into the oven for 5 minutes.
Step 2
This will result in slightly melted chocolate. Add the pretzel halves, edible eyes and Smartie nose.
Serving Suggestions
These are a great addition to a Christmas themed packed lunch for kids. They also go well on a Kid's Christmas Snack Board.
If you do a North Pole breakfast on Christmas Eve, then these are fun to add to it, or maybe leave them out for Santa to make a nice change from a cookie.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Every chocolate button is different and every oven runs differently, so keep an eye on the chocolate buttons in the oven to make sure they don't burn.
- Carefully cut into your pretzels, in a slow, sawing motion so they don't crumble.
- Feel free to make funny faces with your reindeer so they all look a bit different.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
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Recipe
Chocolate Button Reindeer
Ingredients
- 200 g of Dark chocolate buttons - around 10g/0.33oz per button
- 20 Mini pretzels - halved
- 20 Smarties - red
- 40 Edible eyes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
- Place 200 g of Dark chocolate buttons onto a lined baking tray. Put into the oven for 5 minutes.
- Add the pretzel halves, edible eyes and Smartie nose.
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Recipe Tips
- Every chocolate button is different and every oven runs differently, so keep an eye on the chocolate buttons in the oven to make sure they don't burn.
- Carefully cut into your pretzels, in a slow, sawing motion so they don't crumble.
- Feel free to make funny faces with your reindeer so they all look a bit different.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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