Reindeer Cake Pops Recipe: Fun & Easy Holiday Cake Pops for Everyone Holidays

Cake pops are fun and delicious! But turn them into adorable Christmas reindeer and friends, family and kids won't be able to stay away. These reindeer cake pops may look hard to mark, but they're easier than you may think. So easy, in fact, that this makes a fun family Christmas activity to do together. 

These adorable holiday chocolate cake pops make great gifts, too. Make a whole herd of them and share with friends, family, teachers, coworkers and neighbors! Keep the cake pops stored in an airtight container so they stay moist and fresh. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 to 35 minutes (approximately)
Total Time: 55 to 65 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15 ounces) chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to make it
  • 1 tub chocolate frosting
  • pretzels
  • red M&Ms
  • edible eyes
  • cake pop sticks

Here's how to make them: 

  1. Make the cake mix using a 13x9-inch baking pan. Cool completely.
  2. Crumble the cake into a large bowl.
  3. Add about 3/4 of the frosting and mix well. 
  4. Shape into small, round balls. Place on a serving platter.
  5. Using the leftover frosting as "glue," add pretzels for the antlers, the edible eyes and an M&M for the nose. 
  6. Insert the cake pop stick.

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Comments (4)

Julie Rose
These are so cute! ❤️
bepositive
What an adorable idea.
Elisa Schmitz
This is an awesome recipe idea. So fun and festive for Christmas!
Alma Sanchez
It's very funny. I love it.
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