These easy Reindeer Brownies are made with a box mix and transformed into Rudolph. It’s the perfect treat for the holidays.
I love fun Christmas desserts, and these festive Reindeer Brownies are perfect for parties! Anyone can make these, and the kids will love to help decorate Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
It’s one of my favorite Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes. We make these brownies every single year for a fun tradition. If you love reindeer treats, also make Reindeer Cookies, and Reindeer Pretzel Rods.
These are perfect in December as everyone gets ready for Santa’s arrival. It’s so much fun! Also, try Christmas Tree Cupcakes if you love cupcakes.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Super Easy. With only a few ingredients and a box mix, this festive treat comes together fast.
- Inexpensive. Make this Christmas treat with ingredients that are budget friendly.
- Absolutely Delicious. Loaded with chocolate and topped with candy, this treat is tasty and cute.
Ingredients
Brownies
- Box Brownie Mix. Make in a 9X13 pan.
- Ingredients to prepare the Brownie Mix. Based on the box instructions but usually oil or melted butter, water and eggs.
Decorations
- Chocolate Chips. Use a good quality chocolate. You can use milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate.
- Mini Pretzels. These pretzel twists are the perfect size for the antlers.
- Candy Eyes. These look so darling on the reindeer brownies.
- Red M&Ms. We used regular size, but you can also use mini m&m’s for the red nose.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Additions and Substitutions
- Brownies. You can use any brownie mix you love or make homemade Brownies if you prefer to make them from scratch.
- Nuts. Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts into the brownie batter.
- Antlers. Use mini candy cane antlers instead of pretzels. You can also use pecan halves for the antlers.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Prepare the 9×13 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- Step 2. Whisk together the brownie mix based on the package instructions. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven. Then allow to cool.
Step 3. Next, carefully remove brownies from the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into 16 rectangle pieces.
Step 4. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals until completely melted. Stir after each interval until fully melted. Place a dollop of melted chocolate on the brownies using a toothpick. Then apply the pretzels.
Step 5. Apply more melted chocolate and add the candy eyes.
Step 6. Finally, add a red m&m to each brownie for the red candy nose. Only add a tiny bit of melted chocolate. Now, the Rudolph brownies are ready to serve.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4-5 days.
Pro Tips
- Melting the chocolate. Make sure to melt the chocolate in intervals so it doesn’t burn. Stir in between each increment.
- Line the brownie pan. You might want to line the pan with aluminum foil and parchment paper. This will make it easier to lift the brownies out of the pan to cut.
- Allow to cool before cutting. It’s important to allow the brownies time to cool. They will be hard to cut and fall apart if they don’t cool.
- Wipe the knife clean. Remove excess brownie residue on the knife after each cut. This will keep the edges of the brownies clean.
- Don’t add too much chocolate. Apply just a little bit of chocolate to make the reindeer face. Too much chocolate can make the pieces slide off.
- Use frosting instead of chocolate. You can use chocolate frosting to adhere the reindeer face to the brownies.
More Easy Reindeer Recipes
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Reindeer Chow
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Reindeer Cake Pops
Make these fun Christmas Brownies and leave a comment. I love hearing from you and getting your feedback.
Reindeer Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1 box Fudge Brownie Mix to be made in a 9X13 pan
- Ingredients to prepare the Brownie Mix based on the instructions
For the Decorations:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 32 Mini Pretzel Twists
- 32 Candy Eyes
- 16 Red M&Ms
Instructions
For the Brownies:
- Line a 9X13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brownie mix based on the package instructions in the prepared 9X13 baking pan.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- Carefully remove the brownies from the pan to a large cutting board.
- Cut the brownies into 16 rectangle pieces.
To Decorate:
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until fully melted.
- Use a toothpick to apply the melted chocolate to the back of the pretzels, candy eyes and M&M and then carefully place them on each of the brownies to make the antlers and face of each of the reindeers on each of the brownies.
- Then the brownies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Such a cute dessert and the kids love to help!