Name: Reindeer Wafer Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 9 milk chocolate covered vanilla wafer cookies; ¼ cup chocolate chips (for melting); 18 pretzel sticks; Red M&Ms; Candy eyes

These adorable reindeer wafers turn an ordinary store-bought cookie into a festive homemade holiday treat. Melted chocolate is used to “glue” pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and M&M noses onto each cookie, turning it into a cute and fun reindeer face.

chocolate wafers with pretzel ears, googly eyes an a red M&M nose

This reindeer wafers recipe is not only a delicious holiday treat, but also a fun craft project that the whole family will enjoy. Create a batch for a school event, a holiday party, or just a fun weeknight dessert. These treats are quick and easy to make and almost too cute to eat. And the best part is that they start with store-bought cookies, so you can create a fun holiday masterpiece with very little effort. Surprise your family with these cute Reindeer wafers or make them your next family project. They’re the perfect treat to accompany all your holiday fun!

Be sure to leave Reindeer food on Christmas eve.

💗 Why We Love This Recipe

It’s a festive treat that’s perfect for all kinds of holiday events.
It’s a super quick and easy dessert that’s still nice enough to take to a party.
It doesn’t require any baking or any special kitchen tools or equipment.
Kids will have a great time helping to make these adorable treats.

Recommended Tools

Microwave-safe bowl
Baking tray
Parchment paper
Toothpicks

🛒 Ingredients

chocolate wafers, pretzel sticks, chocolate chips, red and brown M&Ms, and candy eyes in clear bowls on white counter

Chocolate covered wafer cookies
Chocolate chips
Pretzel sticks
Candy eyes
M&Ms (red)

🥄 Instructions

Step One: Melt the Chocolate

Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt them in the microwave, stopping and stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Place the wafers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step Two: Decorate Wafers

Nose: Place a small amount of chocolate at the bottom of the wafer and attach one red M&M to create the nose.

candy eyes and red nose on chocolate wafers

Eyes: Place small dabs of melted chocolate right above the nose and attach the candy eyes to complete the face of the reindeer.

adding pretzel sticks to the top of the chocolate wafers

Antlers: Dip the toothpick in the chocolate and put a generous amount towards the top of the wafer, then place the pretzel sticks on top of the melted chocolate.
Move the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Tips and Suggestions

Add a few drops of coconut oil to the chocolate if it begins to harden too quickly.
If you have extra time, feel free to make your own homemade wafer cookies instead of using the store-bought variety.

Variations

Try different candies such as red Skittles or red hots for the reindeer nose.
You can use mini pretzel halves instead of the sticks to create different shaped antlers.
This recipe will also work using chocolate covered shortbread fingers.

What Kind of Wafer Cookies Should I Use?

We used Celebration wafers, but you could use any chocolate covered sugar wafer. Also, Little Debby Nutty Buddys or Keebler Fudge Sticks would work too.

If you can’t find the chocolate covered version, you can get regular sugar wafers and dip the entire wafer in chocolate, let dry, then finish by decorating the reindeer faces.

How Do I Store Reindeer Wafers?

Store these treats in an airtight container or freezer bag at room temperature for up to a week.

Can I Freeze Reindeer Wafers?

Yes – these treats can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. Place them in a freezer bag or an airtight container.

🎄More Cute Christmas Treats

3 chocolate wafers decorated to look like reindeer

Reindeer Wafer Cookies

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Resting Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Make adorable reindeer cookies using chocolate covered wafers and a few other ingredients. This is a great "craft" for the kids!

Ingredients

Instructions

Open the box of wafers and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate chips at 15 second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted.
Use the chocolate to “glue” the reindeer features into place on the wafer cookie.
Place a dab of chocolate towards the bottom for the nose, two small dabs for eyes and one large dot of chocolate at the top to affix the pretzels to the top of the cookie, forming antlers.
Put the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.

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