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Reindeer Brownies
Reindeer brownies are a festive treat that is quick and easy to make. No one will be able to resist these box mix brownies decorated with an adorable Rudolph face.
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Reindeer Brownies are an easy Christmas dessert that is so cute and delicious to eat! Fun for kids and adults, these yummy brownies are made with a chocolate brownie mix before being topped with frosting, and adorable reindeer faces complete with a red candy nose. These adorable reindeer brownies are a perfect way to get into the festive spirit!
Looking for more kid-friendly treats that are perfect for Christmas? Try these Grinch cookies, strawberry Christmas trees, and Christmas wreath cookies.
Reindeer Brownies Ingredients
You will need:
- 18.3 ounces brownie mix prepared according to box directions
- ½ to ⅔ cup milk chocolate frosting
- 36 candy eyeballs
- 9 brown M&M’s
- 9 red M&M’s
- 36 small twisted pretzels for the antlers
PRO TIP: Don’t forget to check the brownie mix to make sure you have the ingredients needed to prepare them.
Substitutions and Additions
FROSTING: If you do not have milk chocolate frosting, you can add brown gel food color to a tub of vanilla frosting.
ANTLERS: Small candy canes can be substituted for the pretzel antlers in these festive holiday brownies.
How to Make Reindeer Brownies
STEP ONE: Prepare the brownies according to the directions on the box. Be sure to use a 9×13 baking pan.
STEP TWO: Once the brownies are baked, allow the brownies to completely cool before cutting them into the triangles.
STEP THREE: Carefully transfer the brownies from the pan to a large cutting board.
STEP FOUR: Evenly cut the brownies into 3 equal horizontal sections.
STEP FIVE: Cut 4 diagonal sections to make a diamond pattern.
STEP SIX: Then cut the diamonds in half. This should give you 18 full-shaped triangles.
STEP SEVEN: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP EIGHT: Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheet.
STEP NINE: Using an offset spatula, neatly ice the halved diamonds.
STEP TEN: Place an M&M at the bottom of one of the triangle ends for the nose.
PRO TIP: Little people would love to be assigned the task of decorating these adorable Rudolph brownies. Plus, their kid interpretations of a reindeer’s face would be so sweet.
STEP ELEVEN: Place 2 of the candy eyeballs in the center of the triangle.
STEP TWELVE: Then place 1 pretzel “antler” on the remaining 2 triangle points.
STEP THIRTEEN: Another option is to use a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Beginning on the top edge of the brownies, and working toward the opposite end, cut out the hearts.
STEP FOURTEEN: Carefully frost the heart-shaped brownies with the chocolate frosting.
STEP FIFTEEN: Just above the point of the heart, place the brown or red M&M for the nose.
STEP SIXTEEN: Place the eyes in the center of the heart.
STEP SEVENTEEN: Just before serving, place the antlers.
PRO TIP: If you are not serving the brownies right away, you will need to place the pretzel antlers right before serving. The pretzels will become stale if left out of the package.
How to Serve Reindeer Brownies
Rich and fudgy, these easy reindeer brownies are the perfect addition to any holiday party this holiday season. Take this dessert over the top by serving it in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a mug of frothy eggnog. You can even make a plate to leave out for Santa himself!
Storage
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftover Christmas reindeer brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store this sweet treat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze the undecorated brownies in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow the brownies to thaw completely before decorating.
Reindeer brownies are a festive treat with their signature red noses. Made with an easy brownie batter recipe and decorated with a cute Rudolph face, we can practically guarantee that these holiday treats will disappear like holiday magic. Friends and family won’t be able to resist the cuteness of these simple reindeer brownies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze these brownies?
This easy recipe can be frozen for up to three months, although we would recommend waiting to decorate them until you are ready to serve.
Can I make homemade brownies?
If you have a preferred brownie recipe, you can certainly start these brownies by making that before decorating.
Can I store these brownies on the counter?
These easy Christmas brownies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter or in the fridge.
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Reindeer Brownies
Reindeer brownies are a festive treat that is quick and easy to make. No one will be able to resist these box mix brownies decorated with an adorable Rudolph face.
Ingredients
- 18.3 ounces brownie mix prepared according to box directions
- ½ to ⅔ cup milk chocolate frosting
- 36 candy eyeballs
- 9 brown M&M’s
- 9 red M&M’s
- 36 small twisted pretzels for the antlers
Instructions
- Prepare the brownies according to the directions on the box. Be sure to use a 9×13 baking pan.
- Once the brownies are baked, allow the brownies to completely cool before cutting them into the triangles.
- Carefully transfer the brownies from the pan to a large cutting board.
- Evenly cut the brownies into 3 equal horizontal sections.
- Cut 4 diagonal sections to make a diamond pattern.
- Then cut the diamonds in half. This should give you 18 full-shaped triangles.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer the triangles to the prepared baking sheet.
- Using an offset spatula, neatly ice the halved diamonds.
- Place an M&M at the bottom of one of the triangle ends for the nose.
- Place 2 of the candy eyeballs in the center of the triangle.
- Then place 1 pretzel “antler” on the remaining 2 triangle points.
- Another option is to use a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Beginning on the top edge of the brownies, and working toward the opposite end, cut out the hearts.
- Carefully frost the heart-shaped brownies with the chocolate frosting.
- Just above the point of the heart, place the brown or red M&M for the nose.
- Place the eyes in the center of the heart.
- Just before serving, place the antlers.
Notes
PRO TIP: Don’t forget to check the brownie mix to make sure you have the ingredients needed to prepare them.
PRO TIP: Little people would love to be assigned the task of decorating these adorable Rudolph brownies. Plus, their kid interpretations of a reindeer’s face would be so sweet.
PRO TIP: If you are not serving the brownies right away, you will need to place the pretzel antlers right before serving. The pretzels will become stale if left out of the package.
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