There’s something so fun about making holiday treats that are as adorable as they are delicious, and these Reindeer Oreos check every box. With just a few simple ingredients like chocolate-covered cookies, pretzels, candy eyes, and red candies, you can put together a treat that’s easy, tasty, and full of festive cheer.

This recipe doesn’t require any baking, making it perfect for kids to join in and help decorate. Each cookie transforms into a cute reindeer face that will instantly brighten your dessert table.

They’re great for holiday parties, cookie trays, or even as homemade gifts wrapped up in little bags. Simple, creative, and guaranteed to spark smiles, these cookies will quickly become a holiday favorite for your family and friends.

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An overhead view of several finished chocolate-dipped reindeer Oreo cookies on a wooden board with pretzel antlers and bright red noses.

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Microwave safe bowl
Spoon
Parchment paper
Tray or baking sheet
Fork

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A finished reindeer Oreo cookie on a wooden board, featuring broken pretzel antlers, a red candy nose, and small white candy eyes.

Reindeer Oreos Recipe

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Reindeer Oreos are a festive no-bake treat made with chocolate-covered cookies, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a bright red nose. Cute, simple, and delicious, they’re perfect for cookie trays, holiday parties, or a fun activity to make with kids.

Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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12 Oreo cookies

10 ounces package chocolate melting wafers

12 small pretzels, broken in half

24 candy eyes

12 red M&ms candies

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
Break the pretzels in half.
Pour the melting wafers into a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each heating session, until fully melted.
Dip the entire cookie into the chocolate and remove it with a fork then place onto the parchment lined tray.
Arrange two pretzel halves at the top of the cookie on each side to make the antlers.
Add two candy eyes underneath the antlers.
Add a red M&M towards the center for the nose.
Allow to set fully for about an hour, then enjoy!

Notes

Storage: Airtight container

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Down Time: 1 hour
Category: Sweet Treats

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients for reindeer Oreo cookies: Oreo sandwich cookies, pretzels, red candies, and chocolate wafers. A cookie is being dipped in melted chocolate. — *Gather your ingredients. Dip each Oreo cookie into melted chocolate.*

Two broken pretzel pieces are placed on a parchment-lined tray next to a chocolate-covered cookie to form antlers. — *Put two pretzel halves at the top for antlers.*

A close-up showing a chocolate-dipped Oreo cookie on a tray. Pretzel antlers, a red candy nose, and edible googly eyes are being added. — *Add a red M&M for the nose and two candy eyes below the antlers, then let it set. Serve and enjoy!*

Reindeer Oreos are the kind of holiday treat that fits any occasion, from classroom parties to cozy family gatherings. They’re quick to prepare, fun to decorate, and always a hit with both kids and adults.

Make a batch for your cookie exchange or gift them in festive packaging for something extra special. Don’t forget to explore more of my party food recipes and holiday roundups for even more easy, creative ideas.

If you liked this recipe, try making Reindeer Brownies or Christmas Tree Pretzel Cupcakes. Also check out this collection of Christmas Treats for Kids and for more seasonal, kid-friendly treats that pair perfectly with these cookies.

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