Rudolf Pretzel bites could be a great addition to your Christmas menu this year. It's a easy and simple activity you can create with the kids or for the kids at home or for your Christmas party.
In fact you might want to make a Rudolf popsicle stick craft or Rudolf paper craft to go alongside these fun Rudolf Pretzel bites.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Fun & Festive: These Rudolf Christmas Pretzels are a creative and delicious holiday treat, perfect for spreading some Christmas cheer.
- Perfect for Gifting: Pack them up in cute holiday bags or boxes for a delightful homemade gift for friends, family, or coworkers.
- Kid-Friendly: Kids will love decorating and eating these adorable reindeer pretzels, making them an ideal holiday activity.
🥚Ingredients
- Chocolate Flipz
- Pretzel twists
- Candy eyes
- Red peanut M&M’s
- ½ cup cocoa candy melts
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Pretzel Base: Use mini pretzel twists or pretzel crisps for a different shape and texture.
- Chocolate Choice: Opt for dark or milk chocolate-covered pretzels if white chocolate isn't preferred.
- Antler Design: Instead of breaking pretzel twists for antlers, use mini pretzel sticks or pipe chocolate antlers for a cleaner look.
🔪How to Make Rudolf Pretzel Bites
In a small microwave safe bowl, heat a ½ cup of cocoa candy melts on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
lay out your chocolate Flipz onto a piece of parchment paper.
Dip a red M&M lightly into your melted chocolate and press carefully on to the bottom of your chocolate pretzel.
Carefully break a pretzel twist in half and the tops off to look like two antlers.
Dip the bottom of the pretzel and letters into your melted chocolate and carefully press onto the top of your chocolate pretzels right above the M&M.
While the chocolate is still soft on the pretzel antlers, carefully press one candy eye on each antler.
Let harden and enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this fun Christmas party food tutorial. We have lots more fun Christmas food and craft ideas in our Christmas section. Feel free to take a look.
Don't forget to check out our Santa Christmas Brownies and our delicious Snowman Cupcakes. They are big hits here on The Inspiration Edit
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use chocolate-covered pretzels as the base for a rich, chocolatey flavor that complements the other ingredients.
- Gently press the red M&M noses and candy eyes into the melted chocolate before it sets to ensure they adhere properly.
- Allow the assembled pretzel bites to cool completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.
💭 FAQs
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Yes, you can use regular pretzels; the chocolate Flipz add extra sweetness but aren't essential.
Use mini pretzel twists for more prominent antlers, or pipe additional melted chocolate for a more defined look.
Absolutely! Assemble them and store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside Rudolf Pretzel Bites:
- Mini Fruit Kabobs: Skewer strawberries, grapes, and pineapple for a refreshing contrast to the sweet and salty pretzel bites.
- Cheese and Cracker Platter: Offer a selection of cheeses with whole-grain crackers to balance the sweetness and provide savory options.
- Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries: Fresh strawberries dipped in dark or white chocolate add a touch of elegance and pair well with the pretzel bites.
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