Dessert

Rudolph Nutter Butters Recipe

ByJack Voss October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Introduction

Rudolph Nutter Butters are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. These cute reindeer cookies combine salty pretzels with sweet nutter butter cookies, chocolate, and colorful candy accents. They’re quick to make and sure to impress kids and adults alike.

Six reindeer-shaped treats are arranged closely on a white plate, each with a smooth dark chocolate coating forming the main body and head. Each treat has two pretzel loops on top to look like antlers, light brown with a rough texture. Two large white candy eyes with small black dots sit near the top of each reindeer's face, and a shiny, round red candy is placed in the center as a nose. The plate rests on a black and white checkered cloth over a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

10 pretzels
10 Nutter Butter cookies
20 candy eyeball sprinkles
10 red M&M’s
1 bag Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions.
Step 2: Dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted chocolate and place it on a sheet of freezer paper or parchment paper with the shiny side facing up.
Step 3: While the chocolate is still wet, break each pretzel in half and press the halves onto the top of the cookie to create antlers.
Step 4: Place two candy eyeball sprinkles just below the pretzel antlers to form the eyes.
Step 5: Add one red M&M at the bottom center of the cookie to serve as Rudolph’s nose.
Step 6: Repeat for all cookies, then allow them to dry completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use milk or white chocolate melting wafers for a different flavor and color variation.
If candy eyeball sprinkles aren’t available, use small chocolate chips or draw eyes with an edible marker.
To speed up drying, place the finished cookies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Storage

Store Rudolph Nutter Butters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid humid areas to keep the pretzels crisp. If stored in the fridge, let them come to room temperature before serving to prevent the chocolate from sweating.

How to Serve

The image shows a white plate filled with six reindeer-shaped treats, each having a smooth dark brown chocolate-coated layer covering a base. On top, two round white candy eyes with black dots are placed near the top center of each treat. Below the eyes, a single red candy is positioned as the nose. Two pretzel pieces, light brown and textured, are placed on each treat’s upper part to look like antlers. The plate is on a white marbled surface with a black and white checkered cloth partially visible under the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular chocolate instead of melting wafers?

Yes, but melting wafers are easier to melt smoothly and set quickly. If using regular chocolate, chop it finely and melt gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning.

How do I keep the pretzels from becoming soggy?

Attach the pretzels to the cookie while the chocolate is still wet and store the finished cookies in a dry, cool place. Avoid refrigeration if possible, as moisture can make pretzels lose their crunch.

Rudolph Nutter Butters Recipe

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4.6 from 88 reviews

Author: Jack
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 10 cookies 1x

Description

These whimsical Rudolph Nutter Butter treats combine the crunch of pretzels and the sweetness of Nutter Butter cookies, all coated in rich dark chocolate and decorated with festive candy eyes and red M&Ms to create a fun holiday snack that’s easy to make and perfect for parties or gift-giving.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies and Toppings

10 Nutter Butter cookies
10 pretzels, broken in half
20 candy eyeball sprinkles
10 red M&Ms

Chocolate Coating

1 bag (about 10 oz) Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

Melt the Chocolate: Following the instructions on the package, gently melt the Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
Dip the Cookies: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well coated. Then, carefully place the dipped cookie onto a sheet of freezer paper or parchment paper with the shiny side facing up.
Add Pretzel Antlers: Immediately press two halves of broken pretzel onto the top of each chocolate-coated cookie to resemble antlers. The chocolate will act as an adhesive to hold them in place.
Apply Eyes and Nose: Just below the pretzel antlers, place two candy eyeball sprinkles on each cookie to make Rudolf’s eyes. Add one red M&M at the bottom center as the signature red nose.
Allow to Set: Let the decorated cookies sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens completely, ensuring the decorations are firmly attached.
Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is set, arrange your Rudolph Nutter Butters on a festive platter and serve immediately, or store them in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

Use freezer paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
To speed up the setting process, refrigerate the cookies after decorating.
For a milk chocolate or white chocolate variation, substitute the dark chocolate melting wafers accordingly.
These make excellent holiday gifts when packaged in festive boxes or bags.
If candy eyeball sprinkles are unavailable, small white and black icing dots can be substituted to make the eyes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Rudolph cookies, holiday treats, Nutter Butter recipe, chocolate dipped cookies, festive snack

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