Graham Cracker Reindeer
Get into the Christmas spirit with our sweet graham cracker reindeer! This no-bake holiday treat is the perfect addition to your festive spread. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these adorable treats are so simple that kids can make them entirely on their own. And did we mention they look like adorable little Rudolphs!?
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While you are making these Rudolph crackers, consider adding these adorable marshmallow snowmen and Christmas Rice Krispie treats to the mix! Or, you might want to serve these reindeer crackers for dessert after our holiday caprese kabobs or christmas sliders!
👍 Why We Love Reindeer Crackers
Simple. Our Rudolph crackers require just a few basic ingredients, many of which you probably already have.
Adorable and festive. These graham cracker reindeer are the perfect addition to your holiday gathering. They also make fantastic treats for school events or playdates!
Kid-friendly. There is no cutting or baking involved, so kids can make this treat entirely on their own!
Treats for Santa! Consider making these with the kids on Christmas Eve and leave them out for Santa with a tall glass of milk!
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
Notes on key ingredients are provided below. Please see the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
- Graham crackers– We love the sweet and crunchy texture of Honey Maid Graham Crackers.
- Peanut butter- To match the color of reindeer’s brown fur! We made some reindeer graham crackers with creamy peanut butter and some with Nutella!
- Candy- We found chocolate chips to work well for eyes, and a red M&M makes the perfect Rudolph nose.
- Pretzels– We love Utz Thin Pretzels, because of their larger size. When broken into pieces, they make the best antlers.
- Pink decorating frosting– Adds a nice pop of color to your reindeer’s cheeks!
👨🏼🍳 How to Make Reindeer Graham Crackers
Step 1. Spread peanut butter or Nutella on a graham cracker square.
Step 2. Place two pieces of pretzel on the top of the square for your reindeers antlers.
Step 3. Add two chocolate chips eyes and a red M&M nose.
Step 4. Use pink frosting to give your reindeer rosy cheeks.
🍪 Variations
- Crackers– If you don’t have graham crackers, any round, square or rectangular cracker or cookie will work, like Ritz crackers, chocolate chip cookies or biscuits.
- Reindeer’s “Fur“- Swap peanut butter or Nutella for almond butter, Sunflower butter or even chocolate frosting. It’s all about creating a sweet, sticky coating to secure the reindeer’s candy eyes and nose to the cracker.
- Facial Features. Swap chocolate chips for candy eyeballs or small dollops of brown frosting for your graham cracker reindeer’s eyes. Additionally, any small, red candy will work for Rudolph’s nose (think red Skittles, Red Hots, Mike and Ikes, etc).
- Antlers– If you don’t have pretzel twists, small candy canes also make nice antlers for your treat!
✔️ Expert Tips and Tricks
- Assemble Rudolph crackers on a cookie or serving tray to minimize messes and allow for easy transport when serving.
- Allow completed reindeer to sit for a few minutes so that the spread can harden and hold candy facial features in place before serving.
- Serve graham cracker reindeers the same day if possible, as graham crackers tend to go stale quickly.
❓FAQ
Reindeer graham crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. However, we recommend enjoying these treats the same day as graham crackers tend to get stale quickly.
Use any round, square or rectangular cracker/cookie for this reindeer cracker recipe. Some options include Ritz crackers, vanilla wafers, chocolate chip cookies, biscuits or even rice cakes.
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🦌 Graham Cracker Reindeer
Ingredients
- 4 graham cracker halves
- 8 chocolate chips
- 2-4 tbsp peanut butter (or Nutella )
- 6-8 pretzels
- 4 M&Ms (red)
- 1/2 tsp pink icing
Instructions
- Spread 1/2 Tbsp of peanut butter or Nutella on a graham cracker square.
- Place two pieces of pretzel on the top of the square for your reindeers antlers.
- Add two chocolate chips eyes and a red M&M nose.
- Use pink frosting to give your reindeer rosy cheeks.
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Notes
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- Assemble Rudolph crackers on a serving tray to minimize mess and allow for easy transport when serving.
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- Let completed reindeer sit for a few minutes so the spread can harden and hold candy facial features in place.
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- Serve graham cracker reindeers the same day if possible, as graham crackers tend to go stale quickly.
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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