Ingredients
Scale
- 6 individual chocolate pudding cups (pre-made or homemade)
- 12 mini pretzel twists
- 12 candy eyeballs
- 6 red chocolate candies (like M&Ms) or red maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs (optional, for “dirt” texture)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Base
If you are using store-bought pudding cups, simply remove the foil lids. If you are making pudding from a mix, pour the prepared chocolate pudding into clear plastic or glass cups. Fill them about three-quarters of the way full. If you want an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle a tablespoon of chocolate cookie crumbs on top of the pudding to create a “ground” for your reindeer to sit on. - Step 2: Attach the Antlers
Take two mini pretzel twists for each cup. Gently press one pretzel into the back-left side of the pudding cup and the other into the back-right side. Position them so they stick out like antlers. If the pudding is too soft to hold them up, chill the cups in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before adding the pretzels to ensure they stay upright. - Step 3: Create the Reindeer Face
Place two candy eyeballs in the center of the pudding surface, just below the antlers. Finally, add a bright red chocolate candy or a maraschino cherry in the middle to serve as Rudolph’s iconic nose. If the candy keeps sliding, add a tiny dot of whipped cream or frosting to the back of the candy to act as “glue” before pressing it into the pudding. - Step 4: Chill and Serve
Serve the dessert cups immediately or place them in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat. If you are making these ahead of time, wait to add the pretzels until the last minute so they stay crunchy and don’t absorb moisture from the pudding.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes