These Ritz Reindeer Snacks are a salty, sweet, and peanut butter-flavored Christmas treat recipe. It made a fun and cute Christmas dessert for holiday parties, classroom treats, and bake sales.
Made with simple ingredients, this Christmas recipe is also a great addition to your holiday activity with kids. So, if you’re looking for one, be sure to save this recipe.
You may also want to check out my Reindeer Cake Pops and Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies.
How to Make Ritz Reindeer Snack
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Fill your small container with peanut butter—this makes it easy for kids (or adults!) to scoop and spread.
2. Use a plastic knife, spread a thin layer of peanut butter onto one side of each cracker. This acts as the “glue” to hold your reindeer together.
3. Add two candy eyes near the top of the cracker for those big, adorable reindeer eyes.
4. Place a chocolate chip or a red candy in the center for the nose. (Rudolph vibes? Go red!)
5. Press two pieces of pretzel into the top of the cracker to create antlers.
6. Repeat the process for as many reindeer as you’d like to make. Once all your reindeer are assembled, they’re ready to be enjoyed immediately!
Serve and Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use a small container for the peanut butter to make spreading easier, especially for kids.
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on the crackers to prevent them from breaking and to hold decorations in place.
- For a fun twist, try different candies for the nose, like red M&Ms or fruity Tic Tacs.
- Gently press pretzels into the peanut butter so they stay in place but don’t break the cracker.
- These snacks are best served fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container for a few hours before serving.
Ritz Reindeer Snack
Ingredients
- Ritz crackers (or any round butter crackers if you prefer)
- Pretzel twists
- Small candy eyes
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Red candies (fruity Tic Tacs or M&Ms work great for the nose)
Instructions
- Fill your small container with peanut butter—this makes it easy for kids (or adults!) to scoop and spread.
- Using a plastic knife, spread a thin layer of peanut butter onto one side of each cracker. This acts as the “glue” to hold your reindeer together.
- Add two candy eyes near the top of the cracker for those big, adorable reindeer eyes.
- Place a chocolate chip or a red candy in the center for the nose. (Rudolph vibes? Go red!)
- Press two pieces of pretzel into the top of the cracker to create antlers.
- Repeat the process for as many reindeer as you’d like to make. Once all your reindeer are assembled, they’re ready to be enjoyed immediately!
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