Holiday baking doesn’t need to be complicated to be fun, and these Reindeer Brownies prove it. Made with rich, fudgy brownies as the base, they’re decorated with candy eyes, red noses, and pretzel antlers for an easy, festive treat that looks just as good as it tastes.

This simple recipe is one of those holiday desserts that kids love to help create, turning the decorating into part of the celebration. Whether you bake your brownies from scratch or take a shortcut with a boxed mix, these little reindeer will bring plenty of cheer to your dessert table.

Cute, delicious, and surprisingly easy to pull together, they’re the kind of holiday recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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Equipment You Will Need

9×13 baking pan
Sharp knife
Butter knife or small spatula
Wire rack or tray

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Reindeer Brownies Recipe

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Reindeer Brownies are a festive holiday treat made with rich, fudgy brownies topped with candy eyes, red noses, and crunchy pretzel antlers. Fun to make and even more fun to eat, they’re an easy dessert kids will love helping decorate.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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9x13 inch pan of prepared and baked brownies

16 oz can chocolate frosting

12 pretzels

24 candy eyes

12 red M&Ms

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Instructions

Cut the pan of brownies into 12 equal pieces. 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.

Notes

Storage: Airtight container

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sweet Treats

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients and process image for making Reindeer Brownies - brownies are cut into 12 equal pieces using a knife — *Gather your ingredients. Cut brownies into 12 equal pieces.*

Process image for making Reindeer Brownies - frosted each brownie then placed half of broken pretzels on each side to serve as reindeer horns — *Arrange on the tray. Frost each brownie. Break pretzels in half and put one on each side on top.*

Process image for making Reindeer Brownies - placed 2 candy eyes and 1 red M&M candy below the eyes as reindeer nose — *Place two eyes towards the center and add a red M&M under the eyes. Serve and enjoy!*

Reindeer Brownies are the perfect treat for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a fun baking activity with kids. They add a playful touch to your dessert spread while still being rich and chocolatey enough to satisfy any sweet tooth.

These brownies are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat, making them a seasonal favorite. For even more festive ideas, explore my collection of party recipes that are just as simple and delicious.

If you enjoyed these Reindeer Brownies, you’ll also love making Holiday Blossoms Cookies and Chocolate Peppermint Pudding Shots for more cheerful holiday fun.

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