Reindeer Pretzel Rods

One treat that my family always made right before Christmas were chocolate covered pretzels. With that sweet and salty mix, it was a hit! We would always make a large amount (along with lots of other treats) to put on plates and deliver to our neighbors and friends as a small gift for Christmas. This is one of my favorite traditions during Christmas time and I plan on doing the same thing this year.... once finals are over. Well, here's the classic treat my family would make, but with a twist. This recipe is a great one to make with your friends, family, or kids. It's a chance to turn pretzels into reindeer, with red noses, scarfs, and all!

Reindeer Pretzel Rods

6 oz. chocolate or vanilla bark  $.75
12 pretzels  $.10
12 pretzel rods  $1.00
24 mini chocolate chips  $.10
12 red candies  $.05
1 fruit roll-up  $.20
12 mini m&ms (or chocolates)  $.10

Place candy coating in 1 cup microwavable bowl. Heat for 60 in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until melted. Dip the twist pretzels and place on wax paper. Dip top 2 inches of pretzel rods into chocolate. Right before it's completely cooled, place 2 mini chocolate chips on each pretzel as their eyes and 1 red candy as the nose. Place on wax paper and place on other chocolate dipped pretzels to become their antlers. After the chocolate has cooled, cut the fruit roll-up in 12 pieces and wrap around reindeer like scarves, put a drop of chocolate on the top and place the mini m&m as a button.

Total Estimated Cost: $2.30
Servings: 12 Reindeer Pretzels
Cost Per Serving: $.19