Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Treats

These Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Treats are adorable and easy to make. A great addition to your holiday table or hot chocolate bar. Cute and delicious chocolate-covered reindeer treats are the perfect Christmas party treat.

chocolate candy cane reindeer treats

Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Treats

The perfect compliment to hot cocoa or just a fun festive treat.

If you are looking for fun Christmas Treats then you might like my other ideas like Christmas Tree Brownies, Rudolph Oreo Pops, and Reindeer Marshmallow Pops

What I love about this Christmas Reindeer Treat:

  • very few ingredients are needed
  • easy to assemble
  • an adorable Christmas treat for your party
  • the peppermint and chocolate would be so delicious in hot chocolate
chocolate covered candy cane reindeer

FAQs

Make-Ahead and Storage: 

Can I Make These Candy Cane Reindeer Treats Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is a great make-ahead treat. You can make these reindeer treats a couple of weeks in advance or your event

Storage: Store candy can reindeer in an airtight container at room temperature

What Kind of Chocolate Can I Use to Dip my Candy Canes in?

I like to use either chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers

How do you Melt Chocolate Melts?

I like to place the amount of chocolate I think I’ll need into a glass microwave-proof bowl. I microwave the chocolate on high for 1 minute. Then, I use a silicone utensil to stir the chocolate. Finally, I place it back into the microwave for 30 more seconds and stir until smooth

chocolate covered candy cane reindeer

Tips and Tricks:

  • use wax paper to set melted chocolate onto dry
  • silicone utensils are great non-stick utensils to use when working with chocolate
  • place decorations onto the chocolate treat before the chocolate dries
  • you can also use a red Sixlet candy for the nose

If you are ready to make this fun Christmas treat, let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need: 

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of peppermint candy sticks (there are approximately 10 sticks in a bag of peppermint sticks)
  • chocolate melts – you can find almond bark in the baking aisle of most grocery stores
  • candy eyes – you can usually find these in the cake decorating aisle of grocery stores or big box craft stores. Amazon also sells them
  • red milk chocolate M&Ms – around Christmas time, M&Ms sells Christmas colored milk chocolate M&Ms

Other:

  • wax paper
  • glass microwave-proof bowl
  • silicone utensils for stirring

How do you make Candy Cane Reindeer Treats?

  • melt chocolate melts
  • Dip candy sticks halfway into the melted chocolate, coating the bottom half of the stick
  • set the stick onto wax paper
  • repeat with another stick and place it next to the one on the wax paper so they are touching and lined up evenly
  • add googly eyes and a red chocolate nose
  • allow chocolate to dry and harden
  • store at room temperature in an airtight container

Other Christmas Treats

Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Mug 

Rudolph Christmas Bark with Pretzel Crust 

Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats 

chocolate reindeer treats

Chocolate Candy Cane Reindeer Treats

Easy to make reindeer chocolate treats that are perfect for the holidays
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
drying and decorating: 15 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 163cal
Author: Melissa

Ingredients

  • 10 candy cane peppermint sticks
  • 8 oz. of brown chocolate melts like Almond bark or melting wafers
  • 10 M&Ms red – or red sixlets
  • 20 candy eyes

Instructions

  • in a small microwave-proof glass bowl, melt chocolate melts
  • dip candy sticks halfway into the melted chocolate, coating the bottom half of the stick
  • allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl
  • set the stick onto wax paper
  • repeat with another stick and place it next to the one on the wax paper so they are touching and lined up evenly
  • while the chocolate is still melted, add candy eyes and red chocolate nose
  • allow chocolate to dry and harden
  • store at room temperature in an airtight container

Notes

Nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Can I Make these Candy Cane Reindeer Treats Ahead of Time?

Yes! This is a great make-ahead treat. You can make these reindeer treats a couple of weeks in advance or your event
Storage: Store candy can reindeer in an airtight container at room temperature

What Kind of Chocolate Can I Use to Dip my Candy Canes in?

I like to use either chocolate almond bark or chocolate melting wafers

How do you Melt Chocolate Melts?

I like to place the amount of chocolate I think I’ll need into a glass microwave-proof bowl. I microwave the chocolate on high for 1 minute. Then, I use a silicone utensil to stir the chocolate. Finally, I place it back into the microwave for 30 more seconds and stir until smooth

Tips and Tricks:

  • use wax paper to set melted chocolate onto dry
  • silicone utensils are great non-stick utensils to use when working with chocolate
  • place decorations onto the chocolate treat before the chocolate dries
  • you can also use a red Sixlet candy for the nose

Nutrition

Calories: 163cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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