Indulge in the delightful Sweet and Salty Chocolate Reindeer, a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. These adorable reindeer-shaped chocolates, handcrafted with love, combine the irresistible flavors of sweet and salty, creating a taste sensation that will tantalize your palate. With three tempting variations – Classic, Peanut Butter, and Caramel – these chocolate reindeer offer a delightful range of flavors to satisfy every sweet tooth. Each recipe is carefully detailed, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure your reindeer turn out perfect. Gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to create these charming and delicious holiday treats.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET AND SALTY CHOCOLATE REINDEER
You can enlist little hands to help position the antlers, eyes and noses on these adorable, crisp reindeer cookies. -Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into 8 portions; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. circle; cut into 6 wedges. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press in pretzels for antlers, baking bits for eyes and a gumdrop for the nose., Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE SPRITZ REINDEER COOKIES
Salty pretzel "antlers" complement sweet chocolate reindeer "faces" for cookies that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in sugars and cocoa until well blended. Beat in milk, vanilla and egg yolk. On low speed, slowly beat in flour until well blended, scraping bowl occasionally.
- Fit heart template in cookie press; fill cookie press with dough. Place pretzels onto lightly floured surface. Force dough through template on top of flat, bottom end of each pretzel twist (two rounds at top of pretzel will form the antlers). Press 2 baking bit at upper part of heart to make eyes, and 1 chocolate chip to make nose on each reindeer. Place reindeer on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are firm, but not browned. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SWEET AND SALTY REINDEER POPS
These sweet and salty Reindeer Pops make an adorable addition to any holiday cookie plate!
Categories Christmas comfort food dessert snack
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the peanut butter in a medium bowl. Sift the powdered sugar through a fine mesh strainer over top of the peanut butter. Using a rubber spatula, stir the peanut butter and sugar together to make a smooth, somewhat stiff mixture.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on half of the crackers. Press the wooden sticks into the peanut butter mixture, then top each with one more cracker. Press the crackers to stick them together. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the chocolate bars into small, similar-sized pieces. Place in a bowl set over a pot filled with about 1" of water. (Make sure that the bowl does not touch the water). Place the pot on the stove and bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Stir the chocolate occasionally, until it is melted and fluid. Transfer to a tall measuring cup, for easier dipping.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Remove the pops from the freezer. Dip one pop into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Remove and let the excess chocolate drip off into the measuring cup. Place the pop on the sheet tray and immediately place four little pretzel pieces up top (the antlers), two candy eyes just below, then one red candy nose. Repeat with all of the other pops. When the chocolate is shiny and still somewhat soft, sprinkle the tops of the reindeer faces with a pinch of flaky sea salt, if you like.
- Let firm up at room temperature for 30-45 minutes. Store in an air-tight container in a single layer, between layers of parchment paper, in a cool spot in your kitchen or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
CHOCOLATE SANDWICH COOKIE REINDEER RECIPE BY TASTY
These reindeer treats are the perfect semi-homemade holiday treat. Dip chocolate sandwich cookies in melted chocolate, then decorate with pretzel antlers, white chocolate chip eyes, and cinnamon candy noses.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or nonstick foil.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, for 2-3 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely melted and shiny.
- Dip the sandwich cookies in the melted chocolate to coat completely, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate each sandwich cookie with 2 broken pretzel halves for antlers, 2 chocolate chips for eyes, and a red cinnamon candy for a nose. Dip a toothpick in the leftover melted chocolate and dot onto the tops of the white chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate you use will make a big difference in the taste of your reindeer, so be sure to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy eating.
- Make sure your chocolate is tempered: Tempering chocolate is a process that helps to stabilize the chocolate and make it less likely to melt. This will help your reindeer hold their shape better.
- Be creative with your toppings: You can use any kind of toppings you like to decorate your reindeer. Some popular options include sprinkles, nuts, candy, and pretzels.
- Chill your reindeer before serving: This will help them to set and hold their shape better.
Conclusion:
These sweet and salty chocolate reindeer are a fun and easy treat that is perfect for the holidays. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be decorated in any way you like. Whether you are making them for a party or just for a snack, these reindeer are sure to be a hit.
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