Super Easy Reindeer Snack Crackers for Kids

CHILDREN CAN GET CREATIVE WHILE MAKING THE EASY REINDEER CRACKER SNACK

This kid friendly treat doesn’t need a stove or a microwave to make. The ingredients are easy to find and perfect for little fingers to complete in less than 10 minutes total time.

In addition to creating a holiday snack, you can pose additional questions to young learners:

Questions You Can Ask Kids While Making Reindeer Snack Crackers

• What other ingredients could we use to make the reindeer snack crackers?
• Could we use any of these ingredients to make a yummy snack mix?
• How could we make reindeer chow for Santa’s favorite friends?
• What kitchen tools do we need? A large bowl? A baking sheet?

The Ultimate Christmas Snack for Kids

It’s safe to say that most kids love cereal, crackers, cookies, and pretzels (oh yes, and candy)! When they create a mixture of their favorite treats, it can be only be called the ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SNACK. That is exactly what this reindeer snack is!

REINDEER SNACK CRACKERS OR COOKIES

You can use vocabulary and ask open-ended questions when helping your kiddo create those unique memories. A few examples of vocabulary include:

• Melting
• Protein
• Parchment Paper
• Tablespoons

Ingredients & Supplies for Reindeer Snack Crackers

• Ritz crackers (or butter/round crackers if you don’t want to use the brand name)

• Pretzel twists
• Small candy eyes
• Chocolate chips
• Creamy peanut butter (or a substitution for nut allergies)
• Red candies (I used fruity tic tacs for this, but you could use M&Ms)
• Plastic knives and small containers (sauce containers work great for this activity)
• Paper plates, parchment paper, and/or baking sheet

Step-by-Step Instructions for the Reindeer Pretzel Snack

Step One:

Prepare the above ingredients (or substitutions)

Step Two:

Spread the peanut butter (or alternative) on the crackers.

Step Three:

Add two candy eyes to each cracker. Add the chocolate chip (or red candy) for a nose.

Step Four:

Then, add two pretzel twists at the top for the antler. Repeat this step to complete the desired amount of reindeer.

Variations To Try

Candy Mix

Try different variations of candy to represent reindeer faces. Christmas M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and mini peanut butter cups. Yum!

Cookie Creations

Use vanilla wafers, Oreos, gingersnaps, or chocolate chip cookies to make the reindeer head.

Antlers Galore

Instead of using pretzels twists, try pretzel sticks for straight reindeer antlers. Mini candy canes, candy corn, or Bugles can be used as well.

Reindeer Snack Cracker Recipe Frequently Asked Questions