Reindeer Oreo Pops
These Reindeer Oreo Pops are an easy, creative way to make a cute Christmas gift for teachers, friends, or neighbors. They’re one of our favorite holiday treats, and kids especially love helping make them.
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What I love about this Christmas treat recipe is that it uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Each Oreo turns into a cute little reindeer, complete with candy cane antlers, a Rolo nose, and candy eyes.
You might also want to try my Grinch-Inspired Oreos or Chocolate-Dipped Santa Oreo Cookies, for more Christmas Oreo recipe ideas!
How to Make Reindeer Oreo Pops
supplies you’ll need
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start by gently twisting your Oreos apart. You want to make sure you have plenty of that sweet frosting left on both halves because that’s what’s going to hold everything together.
2. Next, take two small candy canes and stick them into the frosting on either side of the stick to create your reindeer’s antlers.
3. Carefully press the Oreo pieces back together, making sure your candy canes and treat stick are snug in the frosting.
4. Cut a Hot Tamale candy in half. This will be the red part of the reindeer’s nose! To attach it to a Rolo (which will act as the base of the nose), dip the cut end of the Hot Tamale into a small cup of very hot water for just a second—this will soften it up. Now, press the melted end onto the top of the Rolo.
5. Next, dip the flat side of the Rolo (with the attached Hot Tamale) into the hot water for a second to soften the chocolate just a little. Then, stick the Rolo onto the center of your Oreo and press gently.
6. Using the same method with the hot water, slightly melt a bit of extra chocolate from another Rolo and use that as your “glue” to attach the eyes just above the nose.
7. Once you’ve added all the features, let your reindeer Oreo pops set completely. You can pop them in the fridge for a few minutes to speed up the process if you like.
8. Place your finished reindeer pops into the goodie bags, then tie them off with a ribbon. These little treats make such a great gift for teachers, friends, or even stocking stuffers!
9. Print & Attach Reindeer Poems. For an extra personal touch, print the reindeer poems on white cardstock paper. Cut them out neatly, punch a hole near the top and bottom, and slide the treat stick through.
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Important Recipe Notes
- When softening the Hot Tamales or Rolos, dip them in hot water for just a second. Overheating can make them too melty and tricky to handle.
- If you don’t have candy eyes, you can use small dots of white frosting or melted white chocolate.
- Make sure the treat stick is snug in the Oreo frosting so the pops stay upright.
- Store finished Oreo pops in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days or in the fridge if your house is warm.
Reindeer Oreo Pops
Equipment
- Color printer
- 1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 white cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- Ribbon (festive colors like red or green!)
- Goodie bags (clear plastic ones)
- Treat sticks (like the ones for cake pops)
Ingredients
- Double stuffed Oreo cookies
- Candy canes
- Rolos candy
- Hot Tamales candy
- Candy eyes (the kind you find in the baking aisle)
Instructions
- Twist the Oreos Apart. Start by gently twisting your Oreos apart. You want to make sure you have plenty of that sweet frosting left on both halves because that’s what’s going to hold everything together.
- Add the Treat Stick and Candy Canes. Place a treat stick into the center of the Oreo frosting. Next, take two small candy canes and stick them into the frosting on either side of the stick to create your reindeer’s antlers.
- Reassemble the Oreo. Carefully press the Oreo pieces back together, making sure your candy canes and treat stick are snug in the frosting.
- Make the Reindeer’s Nose. Cut a Hot Tamale candy in half. This will be the red part of the reindeer’s nose! To attach it to a Rolo (which will act as the base of the nose), dip the cut end of the Hot Tamale into a small cup of very hot water for just a second—this will soften it up. Now, press the melted end onto the top of the Rolo.
- Attach the Nose to the Oreo. Next, dip the flat side of the Rolo (with the attached Hot Tamale) into the hot water for a second to soften the chocolate just a little. Then, stick the Rolo onto the center of your Oreo and press gently.
- Add the Reindeer’s Eyes. Now it’s time to bring your reindeer to life by adding the candy eyes! Using the same method with the hot water, slightly melt a bit of extra chocolate from another Rolo and use that as your “glue” to attach the eyes just above the nose.
- Let Your Reindeer Set. Once you’ve added all the features, let your reindeer Oreo pops set completely. You can pop them in the fridge for a few minutes to speed up the process if you like.
- Package Your Reindeer. Place your finished reindeer pops into the goodie bags, then tie them off with a festive ribbon. These little treats make such a great gift for teachers, friends, or even stocking stuffers!
- Print & Attach Reindeer Poems. For an extra personal touch, print the reindeer poems on white cardstock paper. Cut them out neatly, punch a hole near the top and bottom, and slide the treat stick through.
