Candy Cane Reindeer

Rudolph and his friends never looked sweeter than they do with pretzel antlers, chocolate eyes, and candy noses made with Red Hots.

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 1 dozen

Author Taste of Home

8 oz White Candy Coating (Coarsely Chopped)
12 Candy Canes (6 inches)
12 Miniature Pretzels
12 Red Hots or Milk Chocolate M&Ms
12 Double Candy Eyes or 24 Single Candy Eyes, Black Sugar Pearls, or Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips

In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Keep warm.
Holding the curved end of a candy cane, use a spoon to drizzle coating over the straight part of candy; allow excess to drip off.
Place on waxed paper to dry.
Repeat with remaining candy canes.
Break pretzels in half to resemble antlers; set aside 24 pieces.
Attach Red Hots candy noses to the curved portion of each candy cane with melted candy coating, holding for about 10 seconds to help adhere.
Use candy coating to attach candy eyes just above noses and pretzel antlers above eyes, holding each piece as needed to help adhere.
Place in mugs or drinking glasses; let dry for about 1 hour.