Chocolate Reindeer Pudding Cups (Printable)

Festive chocolate pudding cups with reindeer features, surrounded by assorted holiday treats on a board.

# What you need:

→ Chocolate Pudding Cups

01 - 8 individual chocolate pudding cups (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 16 mini pretzels (for antlers)
03 - 8 red candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms, for noses)
04 - 16 candy eyes
05 - 2 tablespoons chocolate frosting (for attaching decorations)

→ Board Accompaniments

06 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
07 - 1 cup chocolate sandwich cookies, halved
08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup chocolate-dipped pretzels
10 - 1 cup brownie bites
11 - 1 cup assorted holiday candies (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Open each pudding cup carefully. Dab a small amount of chocolate frosting onto the backs of two candy eyes and one red candy; attach these to the pudding cup to create reindeer faces.
02 - Break each mini pretzel in half to form antlers. Gently insert two pretzel halves into the top of each pudding cup.
03 - Place the decorated pudding cups in the center of a large serving board or platter.
04 - Surround the pudding cups with mini marshmallows, halved cookies, halved strawberries, chocolate-dipped pretzels, brownie bites, and optional holiday candies to create an attractive festive display.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whimsical festive dessert
  • Fun for family gatherings
02 -
  • For a nut-free board, ensure all candies and cookies are nut-free and processed in nut-free facilities.
  • Swap strawberries for other seasonal fruits as desired.
03 -
  • Use gluten-free pretzels and cookies for a gluten-free version
  • Kids can help decorate the pudding cups for a fun activity
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