Chocolate Covered Strawberry Reindeer
These adorable chocolate-covered strawberry reindeer are the perfect no-bake Christmas treat—sweet, salty, and fun to make with kids or for gifting!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Total Time: ~20 minutes including chill time
- Yield: 20 strawberry reindeer
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats, No-Bake Recipes
- Method: No-Bake / Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
20 fresh strawberries
10 oz dark chocolate
40 candy eye sprinkles
20 red M&M candies (for noses)
20 mini pretzels (for antlers)
Equipment
Microwave-safe bowl
Skewers or toothpicks
Parchment paper
Baking sheet or tray
Instructions
Melt Chocolate:
Place dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
Dip Strawberries:
Skewer each strawberry and dip into the melted chocolate, leaving the leafy top exposed for the antlers.
Decorate:
Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray. While the chocolate is still wet, press 1 red M&M onto the tip for the nose and 2 candy eyes above it.
Add Antlers:
Break pretzels into antler-like shapes. Gently press the pretzel pieces into the uncovered top of each strawberry.
Chill:
Refrigerate for about 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Serve & Enjoy:
Keep chilled until ready to serve. These are best enjoyed within 1–2 days.
Notes
Use mini pretzels for easier antler shaping.
You can swap dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate as desired.
Make sure strawberries are dry before dipping to ensure chocolate sticks.
Great for gifting—just place in mini cupcake liners in a treat box!
