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Single reindeer brownie with chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red M&M nose on parchment paper.
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Reindeer Brownies

A fun and festive batch of Reindeer Brownies that turns simple brownies into an adorable Christmas dessert using just a few easy decorations.
Course Desserts
Cuisine Christmas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 173kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 12 Brownie squares
  • 16 ounces chocolate frosting
  • 12 mini pretzel twists
  • 24 candy eyes
  • 12 red M&Ms

Instructions

  • If you baked your brownies, cool and cut into squares.
    Cutting a Tray of Brownies into Squares
  • Place the brownie squares on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Spread chocolate frosting evenly over the top of each brownie.
    Frosted Brownie Squares
  • Break the pretzels in half and press one half into each top corner of the brownie to create antlers.
    Adding Broken Pretzel Antlers to Brownie Reindeers
  • Place two candy eyes near the center of each brownie.
    Adding Candy Eyes to Reindeer Brownies
  • Add a red M&M below the eyes to create the reindeer’s nose.
    Adding Candy Noses to Reindeer Brownies
  • Serve, enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
    Three reindeer brownies decorated with chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red M&M noses arranged on a white serving plate and parchment paper.

Notes

Tips

  • Make sure brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Feeding more people? Cut smaller squares! Just make sure there is enough room for the decorations!

Substitutions

  • Mini chocolate chips can be used instead of candy eyes.
  • Or use a tube of white and black ready-made icing to pipe on eyes.
  • Any red candy can be used in place of red M&Ms.
  • Again, you could use a blob of icing (red, of course) for a nose!

Leftovers & Freezing

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 5 days if preferred.
  • Freezing is not recommended as the decorations can become soft or discolored after thawing.
Always consult the Food Standards Agency in your country for the most up-to-date advice on storing and freezing foods: Food Safety (USA) | Food Standards Agency (UK)

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.5mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg