Easy to Make Rudolph Treats! Reindeer Ding Dongs

Reindeer Ding Dongs are the perfect festive holiday treat to brighten the day. Buy some Ding Dongs and transform them into Rudolph the red nose reindeer! These tasty holiday treats are wonderful for after-school snacks, treats for school parties, daycare treats, and more. The perfect treat to make when you are over your oven but want a stress free treat.

Growing up I have fond memories of decorating gingerbread houses, baking cookies, and fun holiday treats. Getting a little dirty with frosting and sprinkles, and the house always smelled of freshly baked goods. I wanted to get creative and come up with a really easy no-bake holiday treat the kids could sit down and help make. I grabbed some Ding Dongs, pretzels, and candy eyes, and got to work. We made really easy and fun Rudolf the reindeer treats.

Reindeer Ding Dongs

This treat is so simple to make, no baking required, and even the littlest of helpers can decorate their entire reindeer without needing assistance. Then they get the pleasure of taste testing their creation to see how it tastes! Best of all after a quick trip to the store, you have all your supplies and you can start assembling your reindeer. These truly are a perfect no-bake Christmas treat for a family to sit down and make.

The Perfect No-Bake Christmas Treats

This recipe for a holiday no-bake dessert for kids requires just a handful of ingredients. The candy melts will help lock the nose, eyes, and antlers in place, so they will be easier to hold and eat, and travel with. You don’t need anything fancy as well to assemble your reindeer, just a sandwich bag or even piping bag.

Kid’s eat with their eyes, so having a really fun and different snack will really make them feel inspired for the holiday season. So give them a fun treat to break up their week.

Ingredients For Reindeer Ding Dongs

Chocolate Ding Dongs
Red peanut M&M’s
Candy eyes
Pretzel Twists
1/2 cup cocoa candy melts or chocolate chips

Directions For Reindeer Ding Dongs

1. Unwrap the chocolate Ding Dongs and set aside.

2. Heat the candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

3. Scoop the melted chocolate into a decorating bag or sandwich bag and cut a small tip off a corner or end.

4. Use your decorating bag filled with chocolate to attach a red peanut M&M to the bottom of each Ding Dong.

5. Then use your decorating bag filled with chocolate to attach the eyes above the red nose and two pretzel twists above the eyes.