Reese's Rudolph Bites
These adorable little reindeer treats combine Reese's Minis, salted pretzels, and M&Ms to create a festive delight perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Base
- 1 package (17.6 oz.) Reese's Minis Soft, creamy peanut butter cups
- 28 mini salted pretzels For the reindeer's antlers
For the Decorations
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips For drizzling and securing
- 1 family-size package M&Ms (red candies only) For the reindeer's nose and decoration
- 1 bottle (2.9 oz.) small candy eyes For facial decoration
- 3 each green, red, and white Airheads For the reindeer's scarves
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the chocolate chips in a small heatproof bowl in the microwave, stirring every 10 seconds until smooth.
- Unwrap the Reese's Minis and place half of them large side down on a clean surface.
- Attach a red M&M to the center of the flat sides of each Reese's cup using the melted chocolate.
- Use more melted chocolate to attach two candy eyes to the ridged edges of the Reese's cups.
- Place a mini salted pretzel on top of each cup, using melted chocolate to secure it.
- Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
Finishing Touches
- Roll out the Airheads and cut them into 4-inch strips to create scarves.
- Once the chocolate has set, attach the completed faces to the remaining Reese's cups using melted chocolate.
- Refrigerate again for 10 minutes.
- Wrap the Airheads around the necks of the reindeer and secure them with chocolate.
Notes
These treats are ideal for holiday parties and make a great gift! Ensure your chocolate is melted slowly to avoid burning and don't rush the setting times.