Chocolate Reindeer Marshmallow Pops are the ultimate adorable addition to your festive spread! These holiday pops take just minutes to assemble and make for an awesomely edible gift. If you’re a fan of reindeer cake pops, then you won’t want to miss this easy update starring marshmallows, chocolate and pretzels!
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Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops, allow me to introduce you to your wintery, confectionery cousin that comes complete with pretzel antlers, edible eyes and a red candy nose. Because who doesn’t love a dessert that does double duty as tabletop décor?
Chocolate reindeer marshmallow pops are the ultimate adorable addition to your festive spread. Much like my favorite no-bake cookie pops, these marshmallow pops take just minutes to assemble and make for an awesomely edible gift. Put them on display around your home or package them in gift bags as a sweet parting treat for your holiday guests.
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Chocolate Marshmallow Reindeer Pops Video
Why You’ll Love Them
- This is a no-bake dessert. And you know I love no-bake desserts for their simplicity and convenience, especially during the busy holiday season!
- They make the perfect party treats. Serve ’em at holiday parties or gatherings for an instant crowd-pleaser.
- They’re a delicious gift to give. Share the joy of the season by gifting these charming reindeer pops to friends and loved ones.
- They’re sweet, salty and chocolatey.
- They’re a fun holiday activity for kids of all ages.
- Chocolate chips or chocolate wafers: Because chocolate chips tend to have a waxy finish, I prefer to use chocolate melting wafers to ensure a silky smooth coating. Any flavor of melting wafers or chocolate chips works. Just be sure to melt the chocolate gently in short intervals to avoid burning.
- Marshmallows: Think of your marshmallows as the stars of the show, just like when making reindeer rice krispie treats! To create the perfect reindeer marshmallow pops, make sure your marshmallows are not just good but absolutely fresh and irresistibly soft.
- Small pretzels: These will be the antlers.
- Candy eyes: You’ll want to use small candy eyes for these holiday pops.
- Cinnamon red hot candies: These candies will serve as the reindeer noses, adding a pop of color. Have leftover candies? Make my all-time favorite holiday cookie recipe: Marshmallow Christmas Wreaths. Not a fan of cinnamon red hot candy? Use red M&Ms instead!
- Wooden skewers and lollipop sticks: I like to use wooden skewers to assemble the reindeer pops before transferring them to the lollipop sticks. This keeps the lollipop sticks clean of any melted chocolate that might drip down.
- Piping bag: To easily apply melted chocolate onto the chocolate-covered marshmallow to attach the pretzels and candies. You can also use a homemade piping bag or a wooden skewer (like I do in the video).
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1.5 cups of chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Coat the marshmallows in chocolate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Insert a skewer into each marshmallow then dip it into the melted chocolate so it’s thoroughly covered. Shake off any excess then place each marshmallow pop on the baking sheet. Allow them to set.
- Add the pretzel antlers. Once the chocolate has hardened, melt the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips and transfer it to a pastry bag or sealable plastic bag. Pipe chocolate onto the back of each marshmallow then attach two pretzels to form the antlers.
- Add the eyes and nose. Next, pipe two chocolate dots and attach the candy eyes, followed by piping a final chocolate dot in the center and attaching the cinnamon red hot nose. Repeat the decorating process with the remaining marshmallows.
- Allow the pops to sit until fully hardened before serving.
- The easiest and fastest way to get the chocolate to dry and harden is to refrigerate the marshmallow pops between each decorative addition.
- Assemble one reindeer at a time to prevent the chocolate from setting before attaching all the features.
- Package the pops in festive gift bags for a sweet and thoughtful holiday gift.
- Showcase the reindeer pops around your home for a delightful and decorative touch during the holiday season.
- Engage your little ones in a fun and creative holiday activity by making these chocolate-covered marshmallows together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days. However, they’re best enjoyed within a day or two of making them to ensure the marshmallows are fresh.
Absolutely! White chocolate provides a different flavor profile but works well for a festive touch.
You can prepare these a day or two ahead, but I wouldn’t recommend extending it much beyond that, as the marshmallows may start to lose their freshness.
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Equipment
- 12 lollipop sticks
- pastry bag (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips, divided
- 12 marshmallows
- 24 small pretzels
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 cinnamon red hot candies
Instructions
- Add 1 ½ cups of the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave them in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until they’re melted.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Skewer a marshmallow on each lollipop stick then dip it into the melted chocolate so it’s thoroughly covered. Shake off any excess then place each marshmallow pop on the baking sheet. Once the chocolate has hardened, melt the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips and transfer it to a pastry bag or sealable plastic bag.
- Pipe chocolate onto the back of each marshmallow then attach two pretzels to form the antlers. Next, pipe two chocolate dots and attach the candy eyes, followed by piping a final chocolate dot in the center and attaching the cinnamon red hot nose. Repeat the decorating process with the remaining marshmallows. (See Kelly’s Note.)
- Allow the pops to sit until fully hardened then serve.
Kelly’s Notes
- The easiest and fastest way to get the chocolate to dry and harden is to refrigerate the marshmallow pops between each decorative addition.
- Assemble one reindeer at a time to prevent the chocolate from setting before attaching all the features.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days. However, they’re best enjoyed within a day or two of making them to ensure the marshmallows are fresh.
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Recipe by Kelly Senyei of Just a Taste. Please do not reprint this recipe without my permission. If you'd like to feature this recipe on your site, please rewrite the method of preparation and link to this post as the original source.
These are adorable and so easy to put together!
Wow, you tips are amazing…and I love how simple you make things look.
Thanks so much, Edie!
How adorable are these! And so easy, too!
Thanks so much, Karly!