Description

Cracker Jack Reindeer are fun, festive, no-bake treats made with caramel popcorn, pretzels, and candy decorations. They combine nostalgic holiday flavors with playful creativity, making them perfect for parties, edible gifts, or festive family crafts.

Ingredients

aramel popcorn (store-bought or homemade)
Mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
Chocolate-dipped peanuts or round candies (for heads)
Red cinnamon candies or red M&Ms (for noses)
Candy eyes (store-bought or homemade from melted chocolate)
Optional: melted chocolate or caramel (for assembling), edible glitter, marzipan accessories

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Instructions

Set up a clean work surface and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare ingredients: lay out caramel popcorn, pretzels, candy eyes, and red candies.
Use melted chocolate or caramel as glue to attach pretzels as antlers to each popcorn cluster or candy head.
Place candy eyes and red noses onto each reindeer face using tweezers or small tools.
Let the decorations sit at room temperature or in the fridge for quicker results.
(Optional) Add festive touches with edible glitter, marzipan scarves, or candy accessories.
Serve immediately or package in airtight containers for gifting.

Notes

Use thicker pretzels to avoid sogginess.

For a uniform look, use muffin tins to organize components.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 weeks.

Perfect for kids’ holiday parties, cookie swaps, or DIY edible décor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking required)
Category: Holiday Treat / No-Bake Snack
Method: No-Bake / Assembly
Cuisine: American