These “Reindeer Poop” chocolate dipped pretzel bites are the perfect mix of salty, sweet and silly. They’re guaranteed to give everyone a giggle at your next holiday party!

Squares of chocolate-covered treats topped with red, white, and green sprinkles are scattered on a surface, with a few pieces broken open to reveal a light, flaky interior.

Okay, let’s be honest—anything called “Reindeer Poop” is immediately going to get a chuckle out of kids (and probably the dads, too). But once they take a bite of these chocolate covered pretzel bites, it’s game over.

The salty crunch, creamy peanut butter center, and festive chocolate coating make these little treats downright irresistible. Add some Christmas sprinkles on top, and you’ve got yourself the most adorable “poop” you’ll ever eat.

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A hand with festive plaid nail art holds a chocolate-covered pretzel topped with red, green, and white sprinkles. In the background, more decorated pretzels rest on a baking tray, with candies and cherries nearby.

These have become a hilarious holiday staple in our house, especially with my teenage boys. They love the name, the snack, and the fact that they can sneak a few while we’re making them.

Perfect for cookie exchanges, teacher gifts, or your next Christmas movie marathon, these Reindeer Poop bites are equal parts fun, festive, and delicious!

We love to serve them at our Elf Party and they make a great addition to our Holiday Cookie Exchange.

Chocolate-covered treats topped with red, green, and white sprinkles are scattered on a sheet of parchment paper. Some chocolate drizzles are visible around the candies.

What are Chocolate Covered Pretzels?

Chocolate covered pretzels are delicious little treats with the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors. These holiday pretzels are made easy by simply using peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites, dipping them in chocolate, and then covering them in festive sprinkles.

Chocolate-coated treats topped with red, green, and white sprinkles are arranged on parchment paper. One treat is cut open, revealing a light, crumbly interior.

This easy holiday treat can be personalized with a wide variety of festive ingredients! Try using: a pretzel rod, dark chocolate, white chocolate chips, crushed candy cane, white candy melts instead of chocolate, peppermints, or other kinds of holiday sprinkles!

Two clear glass bowls on a light wooden surface: one filled with chocolate wafers, the other with pretzel nuggets.

How to Make Reindeer Poop

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Ingredients

Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzel Bites – these crunchy little pretzels are the perfect salty base for our sweet treats. We find them at Costco.
Chocolate candy melts – these smooth, creamy chips melt down beautifully and provide a blank canvas for creating delicious treats.
Festive sprinkles – the key to making these Christmas themed treats!

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Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely smooth.

A fork holds a square candy coated in melted chocolate over a glass bowl of more melted chocolate, with other chocolate-coated candies resting on parchment paper nearby. A wooden spoon is in the bowl.

2. Dip the pretzels into the chocolate, letting any excess chocolate dip off, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bite-sized treats coated in glossy milk chocolate are arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet with a few chocolate drips visible. Some treats in the corner are topped with colorful sprinkles.

Chocolate-covered treats topped with colorful red, green, and white sprinkles are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. The treats appear to be cooling or setting, with some chocolate and sprinkles scattered around.

3. Top with festive sprinkles before the chocolate starts to cool.

4. Place the chocolate pretzels in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.

A baking tray with parchment paper holds chocolate-covered pretzel bites topped with red, green, and white sprinkles. A bowl of plain pretzel bites and some red candies and peppermint candies are nearby.

Tips for Making These Christmas Treats

Use candy melts for best results. The wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
Instead of a microwave, use a double boiler or a glass bowl over simmering water to melt chocolate evenly without burning it.
Use a fork to lift the pretzels out of the chocolate for a clean coat and to avoid sticky fingers.
Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before serving.
Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to one month at room temperature. They can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting or in the freezer for months.

Bite-sized chocolate-covered treats with colorful red, green, and white sprinkles are arranged on parchment paper. One treat is cut open, revealing a creamy peanut butter filling inside.

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Some of My Kitchen Essentials

I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.

Chocolate-covered square treats topped with red, white, and green sprinkles are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper. Some chocolate drips can be seen around the treats.

These delicious treats would make a lovely hostess gift at your next holiday party. Simply package them up in cellophane bags and tie with baker’s twine or ribbon!

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