Reindeer Brownie Bites Are The Cutest Treats of the Season
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Reindeer brownie bites are a fun, chocolatey holiday treat that’s almost too cute to eat. Each bite blends fudgy brownie, creamy peanut butter cups, crunchy pretzel antlers, and a sweet pop of candy eyes and nose. Families love bringing these reindeer treats to school parties, Christmas potlucks, bake sales, and cozy holiday movie nights all season long.
Easy Reindeer Brownies
If you love desserts that double as crafts you can make with the kids, then these reindeer brownie bites are going to be your new Christmas baking sidekick.
You get fudgy brownie bases from a pre-made mix (time saver!), a peanut butter cup center, and playful antlers in one adorable bite. They come together quickly and travel well, which is a must in our household during December’s chaos.
When I’m extra short on time, I just use pre-made brownie bites for a Christmas treat that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
My kids particularly like decorating the brownies, and I love how each reindeer treat they make has it’s own personality. Just be sure to have extra candies, and peanut butter cups on hand, as there’s usually quite a bit of snacking that happens.
Reindeer brownie bites are a lifesaver when you need something extra cute, but simple for your dessert trays, Christmas bake sales, and holiday treat boxes. I like to mix it up with some of my favorite Christmas cookies, and holiday fudge, like my kitchen sink holiday cookies, these pecan shortbread, and candy cane fudge for our neighbors, co-workers and teacher gifts too.
They’re a playful, bite-sized Christmas snack that’s perfect for any holiday gathering. So keep this recipe on hand, for whenever you need a simple and sweet treat kids and adults can’t resist.
⭐️ For more holiday party favorites try these delicious kid-friendly Christmas Party food ideas and these cute Reindeer treats.
Why You’ll Love These Rudolph Christmas Brownies
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Brownie Base:
- 1 (16.3 oz) box brownie mix
- Water, oil, and eggs (amounts listed on brownie box)
OR: 22 to 24 Pre-made Brownie bites or mini cupcakes.
For Decorating:
- 22 Reese’s mini cups
- 40–50 pretzels, broken into antlers
- 44 candy eyeballs
- 22 red or brown M&Ms (or use the holiday M&M mix)
- Black cookie icing
HOLIDAY TIP: If making these as a craft with kids, make sure to have extra decorating supplies on hand for snacking, and creative license ;).
Equipment You’ll Need
- 24 cup mini muffin tin
- Mini cupcake liners (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
- Airtight container for storage or festive boxes or tins for gifting
⭐️ Also try more festive Christmas treats and easy no bake Christmas desserts like our cute Reindeer Cookies, this festive Reindeer Christmas Bark and delicious peanut butter snowballs.
How to Make Mini Reindeer Brownies
1. Preheat the oven & prep
Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or use nonstick spray.
Optional: Line the muffin tin with mini cupcake liners to make it easier to get the brownies out.
2. Make the brownie batter
Mix the boxed brownie batter according to the package instructions.
3. Fill the mini muffin tin & bake
Divide the batter evenly into 22–24 mini muffin cups. Then bake the mini brownies for 13–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Add the Reese’s cups
Let the brownies cool slightly, then press one unwrapped Reese’s miniature into each warm brownie.
5. Add antlers & faces
Gently remove brownies from the tin.
While still warm, press two pretzel antlers into each brownie by the Reese’s peanut butter cup. Use the cookie icing to attach two candy eyes and add an M&M nose.
6. Cool and serve
Let them cool completely before serving.
Storage Tips: Store reindeer brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 – 4 days. The brownies freeze well (without the pretzels / face decorations) for up to 2 months.
Tips & Variations
- Swap the Reese’s cups for mini Rolos if you want a chocolate caramel version.
- For nut-free school parties, use nut-free chocolate cups or rolos instead of Reese’s.
- For a gluten free version, be sure to use a gluten free brownie mix, pretzels and candies.
- Use pre-made brownie bites for an even quicker craft and reindeer themed snack for kids (and adults!)
- Use only red M&Ms for the nose if you’re going for a Rudolph themed treat.
⭐️ Looking for more fun Christmas treats? Try these Shortbread Pecan Cookies and this easy Apple Trifle Dessert.
Final Thoughts: Easy Brownie Reindeer Treats
These easy brownie reindeer bites bring together everything you want in a fun Christmas party snack: quick prep, simple ingredients, and a super cute Rudolph inspired sweet treat.
They travel well to school events, Christmas bake sales, potlucks, holiday gatherings and kids love helping decorate them.
This is the kind of recipe that becomes a yearly tradition, and it’s a fun way to bring reindeer treats into your holiday baking lineup.
Cute Reindeer Brownie Bites
Reindeer brownie bites are a fun, chocolatey holiday treat that’s almost too cute to eat. Each bite blends fudgy brownie, creamy peanut butter cups, crunchy pretzel antlers, and a sweet pop of candy eyes and nose. Fun for school parties, Christmas potlucks, bake sales, and cozy holiday movie nights all season long.
Ingredients
For the Brownie Base
- 1 (16.3 oz) box brownie mix
- Water, oil, and eggs (amounts listed on brownie box)
For Decorating
- 22 Reese’s miniature cups
- 40–50 pretzels, broken into antlers
- 44 candy eyeballs
- 22 red or brown M&Ms
- Black cookie icing
Equipment You’ll Need
- 24 cup mini muffin tin
- Mini cupcake liners (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spoon or cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
- Airtight container for storage or festive boxes or tins for gifting
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven & prep
Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or use nonstick spray.
Optional:Line the muffin tin with mini cupcake liners to make it easier to get the brownies out.
2. Make the brownie batter
Mix the boxed brownie batter according to the package instructions.
3. Fill the mini muffin tin & bake
Divide the batter evenly into 22 - 24 mini muffin cups. Then bake the mini brownies for 13 - 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Add the Reese’s cups
Let the brownies cool slightly, then press one unwrapped Reese’s miniature into each warm brownie.
5. Add antlers & faces
Gently remove brownies from the tin.
While still warm, press two pretzel antlers into each brownie by the Reese’s peanut butter cup. Use the cookie icing to attach two candy eyes and add an M&M nose.
6. Cool and serve
Let them cool completely before serving.
Storage Tips: Store reindeer brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 - 4 days. The brownies freeze well (without the pretzels / face decorations) for up to 2 months.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Swap the Reese’s cups for mini Rolos if you want a chocolate caramel version.
- For nut-free school parties, use nut-free chocolate cups or rolos instead of Reese’s.
- For a gluten free version, be sure to use a gluten free brownie mix, pretzels and candies.
- Use pre-made brownie bites for an even quicker craft and reindeer themed snack for kids (and adults!)
- Use only red M&Ms for the nose if you're going for a Rudolph themed treat.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1088Total Fat: 43gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 920mgCarbohydrates: 156gFiber: 3gSugar: 93gProtein: 12g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered from online calculators.
