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    Home » Holiday Treats and Recipes » Christmas

    Christmas Pretzels - Snowmen, Santa, Rudolph, Gingerbread Men, Polar Bears, Penguins, Walrus, Christmas Mouse

    Published: Nov 18, '17 · Modified: Feb 1, '21 · By: Beth · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Christmas Pretzels never looked so cute. Make one or all of these adorable designs including Snowmen, Santa, Rudolph, Gingerbread Men, Polar Bears, Penguins, Walrus, and a Christmas Mouse.

    Chocolate Christmas Pretzels

    Christmas is such a magical time of year and I am so blessed to spend my days during the holidays in the kitchen creating sweet treats to share with you.

    I had so much fun making these Christmas Pretzels that I couldn't stop. I started out making the snowmen, Rudolph and Penguin, but then I couldn't resist adding Santa, and a Polar Bear. As I was creating my video tutorial a few more design ideas popped into my head and I just had to add a Christmas Mouse and a Walrus.

    These pretzels are so simple to make that in no time I had an entire tray of adorable Christmas treats.

    Adorably cute chocolate Christmas pretzels.

    It has been so incredibly gloomy around here the last few weeks that seeing all of these cute pretzels really made me smile.

    I hope they have the same effect on you!

    What do you think? Which Christmas Pretzel is your favorite?

    Chocolate Pretzels for Christmas - Santa, Rudolph, Gingerbread Men, Snowmen

    I can't decide between Rudolph and the Polar Bear. But I love the walrus and gingerbread man too.

    So many choices.

    Christmas Pretzel Rings Snyder's of Hanover

    To make each of these sweet designs, you will need pretzel rings. I used Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Rings. I found them at the grocery store, but I've also used Wege Circle Pretzels that I've purchased from Amazon. Both work great.

    Each ring is about 2 ½ inches in diameter. Some are nice and round while others are oval-shaped which worked perfectly for these Christmas Pretzel designs.

    I've used them in the past to make Frosty Snowman Pretzels, Teddy Bear Pretzels, and Bunny Butt Pretzels.

    Types of chocolate and confectionery coating (Candy Melts)

    You can use pure milk, white, and dark chocolate (which needs to be melted and tempered) or you can use confectionery coating (Candy Melts) to create all of these pretzels. I used a bit of both depending on the design.

    Be sure to read my Chocolate Making Tips page for detailed information regarding chocolate and confectionery coating if you are unfamiliar with how to work with each.

    Watch the video to see how each of the Christmas Pretzels is made then below you'll find the supply list for each of the designs.

    CHRISTMAS PRETZELS VIDEO TUTORIAL

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    NOTES:

    • Do not allow the chocolate pretzels to chill for too long or they might crack.
    • If using sugar pearls, be sure to let people who are eating them know that they are hard. As an alternative, you can use mini chocolate chips.

    How to make Christmas Pretzels

    Snowman Pretzel Rings

    White Chocolate Snowman Pretzel Rings

    Ingredients:
    Amazon affiliate links below (commission earned for affiliate sales).

    pretzel rings
    melted and tempered pure white chocolate
    OR melted bright white confectionery coating (Candy Melts)
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    orange candy-coated chocolate sunflower seeds

    Fill center of pretzel ring with white chocolate.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes, 1 sunflower seed nose, and five black sugar pearls for the smile.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 4-8 minutes.

    Gingerbread Men Pretzels for Christmas

    Gingerbread Men Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    peanut butter candy coating
    OR use light cocoa candy melts
    Dark Cocoa Candy Melts
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    white jimmies
    jumbo heart sprinkles
    snowflake sprinkles

    Instructions:

    Fill center of pretzel ring with peanut butter candy melts.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes and eight white jimmies around the perimeter.
    Pipe on a dark chocolate smile and use the chocolate to attach two hearts, and a snowflake sprinkle to create a bow.
    Chill in the freezer until hardened, 4-5 minutes.

     

    Chocolate Rudolph Pretzels for Christmas

    Milk Chocolate Rudolph Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    melted and tempered pure dark chocolate and milk chocolate
    OR Light Cocoa Candy Melts and Dark Cocoa Candy Melts
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    red candy-coated chocolates M&M's or Sixlets

    Instructions:

    Pipe dark chocolate antlers onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 2-4 minutes.
    Fill center of pretzel ring with milk chocolate.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes, 1 red candy-coated chocolate nose, and two chocolate antlers.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 4-8 minutes.

    Santa Pretzels for Christmas

    Santa Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    peach colored confectionery coating*
    Red Candy Melts
    melted bright white confectionery coating (Candy Melts)
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    6 mm red sugar pearls

    *To get peach-colored candy melts, color white Candy Melts using a tiny drop of orange candy coloring or add 1 or 2 orange candy melts to white candy melts.

    Instructions:

    Fill center of pretzel ring with peach-colored candy melts.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes.
    Pipe on a red Santa hat.
    Pipe a white ball and fur onto the hat.
    Pipe on a white mustache, beard, and hair.
    Add 1 red sugar pearl nose.
    Chill in the freezer until hardened, no more than 5 minutes.

    Dark Chocolate Pretzel Penguins

    Dark Chocolate Penguin Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    melted and tempered pure dark chocolate
    OR melted Dark Cocoa Candy Melts
    candy eyes
    orange candy-coated chocolate sunflower seeds
    orange star sprinkles
    bright white confectionery coating wafer**

    **I used Peter’s Icecaps (a white confectionery coating) which are ⅞ inch in diameter. Wilton's new Candy Melts are a good size too. If your wafers are too large you can cut them using a ⅞ inch round cookie cutter. Otherwise, you can pipe on the white bellies using white chocolate.

    Fill center of pretzel ring with dark chocolate.
    Add one white chocolate wafer belly, 2 candy eyes, and 1 sunflower seed beak.
    Attach two orange star sprinkle feet using the melted chocolate.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 4-8 minutes.

    White Chocolate Polar Bear Pretzels

    White Chocolate Snowman Pretzel Rings

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    melted and tempered pure white chocolate
    OR melted bright white confectionery coating (Candy Melts)
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    bright white confectionery coating (Candy Melts) wafers**

    **I used Peter’s Icecaps (a white confectionery coating) which are ⅞ inch in diameter. Wilton's new Candy Melts are a good size too. If your wafers are too large you can cut them using a ⅞ inch round cookie cutter. Otherwise, you can pipe on the white bellies using white chocolate.

    Fill center of pretzel ring with white chocolate.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes, 1 white chocolate wafer snout, and one black sugar pearl nose.
    Pipe on two ears.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 4-8 minutes.

    Chocolate Pretzel Walrus

    Milk Chocolate Walrus Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    white chocolate wafer** (see penguin pretzels for details)
    melted and tempered pure milk chocolate
    OR Light Cocoa Candy Melts
    candy eyes
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    peanut butter chips
    Black Food Coloring Marker

    Instructions:

    Cut two tusks out of a white chocolate wafer using a knife or a 1 inch round cookie cutter.
    Fill center of pretzel ring with milk chocolate.
    Add two candy eyes, 1 black sugar pearl nose.
    Attach two peanut butter chips next to the nose and the two white tusks below the chips.
    Chill in the refrigerator if using pure chocolate and in the freezer, if using Candy Melts until hardened, 4-8 minutes.
    Use a black food coloring marker to draw dots on the peanut butter chips.

    Christmas Mouse Pretzels

    Christmas Mouse Pretzels

    Ingredients:

    pretzel rings
    gray colored white candy melts***
    4 mm black sugar pearls
    chocolate or black jimmies (sprinkles)
    pink candy-coated chocolates
    OR pink confetti sprinkles

    ***To get gray-colored candy melts add a small drop of black candy coloring or 1 black candy melt to some bright white candy melts. Or you can make your mice bright white, brown, or even pink.

    Instructions:

    Fill center of pretzel ring with gray candy melts.
    Add two black sugar pearl eyes, one pink candy nose, and six chocolate jimmies for the whiskers.
    Pipe on two big gray candy ears.
    Chill in the freezer until hardened, 4-5 minutes.

    Here are links to some of the ingredients you'll need to make these pretzels.
    I earn a small commission for each sale at no additional cost to you.

              
     

    Chocolate Christmas Pretzels never looked so cute. Make one or all of these adorable designs including Snowmen, Santa, Rudolph, Gingerbread Men, Polar Bears, Penguins, Walrus, and a Christmas Mouse.

    Enjoy making all these adorable Christmas Pretzels. If you make them and share them online be sure to mention Hungry Happenings and link back to this blog post. Use the hashtag #hungryhappenings.

    If you enjoy making cute decorated pretzels you might also like these designs:

    Valentine's Day Pretzel Animals with printable bag toppers.

    Valentine's Day Pretzels

    Sweet little white Pretzel Bunny Butts with fluffy marshmallow tails and adorable pink and white paws will add a touch of whimsy to your Easter baskets. Watch the video tutorial to see how much fun they are to make.

    Pretzel Bunny Butts

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    1. Isabella

      October 10, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      These are all so adorable!

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 15, 2019 at 9:59 am

        Thanks, Isabella!

        Reply
    2. Brenda M. Clark

      October 09, 2019 at 12:28 am

      Do you have any Halloween pretzel ideas?

      Reply
      • Beth

        October 09, 2019 at 8:40 am

        Yes, I do! Here's a link to my Jack-O-Lantern Pretzels - https://hungryhappenings.com/pumpkin-pretzels/
        my Caramel Pretzel Monsters - https://hungryhappenings.com/chocolate-caramel-pretzel-monsters/
        my witch and zombie finger pretzels - https://hungryhappenings.com/creepy-pretzel-fingers-halloween/
        my Frankenstein Pretzels - https://hungryhappenings.com/frankensteins-pretzel-monsters/
        You can see all my decorated pretzels here - https://hungryhappenings.com/?s=pretzel

        Reply
    3. Sharon Schroeter

      December 06, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      These are so cute! Our Publix finally got some round pretzel rings so I am going to try the snowman. How long will these keep?
      My grandkids love all the darling treats you make. I am going to try the snowflake filled snowmen--wish me luck 😉

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 06, 2018 at 11:16 pm

        Thanks Sharon! I'm so happy to hear you were able to find the round pretzel rings and I hope you have fun making these fun Christmas treats. They will keep for up to a month depending on the freshness of the pretzels.

        I hope all goes well with the snowflake filled snowmen cookies and that your grandkids think you are a superstar for making the cookies to share with them.

        Reply
    4. Mary Davidson

      October 14, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Nice holiday cookies
      I will try to make

      Reply
    5. Teresa

      September 11, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      reindeer is my favorite.

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 11, 2018 at 10:07 pm

        That's a cute one!

        Reply
    6. Pam McRae

      September 10, 2018 at 3:22 am

      So cute

      Reply
      • Beth

        September 10, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Christine Stephens

      December 01, 2017 at 10:59 am

      Absolutely the cutest!❤️❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
      • Beth

        December 04, 2017 at 12:13 pm

        Thanks so much, Christine!

        Reply
    8. Tavette

      November 26, 2017 at 9:31 am

      You're up north - but here in sunny south Fla. you made me smile also! They're all adorable, but IF I HAD to pick - I'd say the reindeer and my all time favorite - the polar bear. Such cute ideas for all of them and on a platter it would be hard to decide.

      Thanks for your never ending ideas!

      Tavette - S. Fla.

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 27, 2017 at 7:06 pm

        We've actually had a nice sunny week here, which I love! It was even warm enough for a bike ride. I wore ear muffs, but it was still nice. I'm so glad you like the reindeer and polar bear pretzels. 🙂

        Reply
    9. lisa@hooplapalooza

      November 26, 2017 at 8:53 am

      GAHHHHH!!!! SQUEEEE!!!!!! LOOOOVE ALLLLLLL!!!! 😍😍😍

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 26, 2017 at 3:37 pm

        LOL! Thanks, I'm glad you like them. 🙂

        Reply
    10. The Partiologist

      November 26, 2017 at 6:43 am

      Too cute, I think the penguin is my favorite of all the gang!

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 26, 2017 at 8:35 am

        I like the penguin too! Thanks.

        Reply
    11. Karen @ Sugartown Sweets

      November 20, 2017 at 8:52 am

      They ARE all so cute, but I tell ya, that Rudolph is killing me!! I know I've said this before, but that you continually come up with all these adorable ideas is amazing! LOVE your Christmas Pretzels! 🙂

      Reply
      • Beth

        November 22, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        You are so sweet Karen! I'm glad you are enjoying my new ideas.

        Reply

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