Reindeer Brownie Balls
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Reindeer Brownie Balls
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These cute reindeer brownie balls are made up of brownies, chocolate, pretzels, and candies to make the balls look like little reindeer.
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Ingredients
Brownie Balls
- 1 18oz fudge brownie box mix plus ingredients to make according to directions may also use your own homemade brownie recipe
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 3 cups chocolate melting wafers see notes section for alternatives
Reindeer Toppings
- 28 mini pretzels
- 56 Candy eyes
- 28 red Sixlets
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Instructions
Brownie Balls
- Prepare brownies according to package directions or your favorite brownie recipe for an 8" x 8" pan and let cool completely. These can be cooked the day before.
- Break brownies up into large chunks and put in large bowl or stand mixer and mix until crumbled and all large pieces are gone.
- Add frosting to crumbled brownies and mix well.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out brownie mixture and roll into balls. Place balls on prepared baking sheet. (The mixture should be soft but not leave a sticky residue on your hands. If too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes before shaping.)
- Melt chocolate wafers in a wide mouth glass in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until melted.
- Drop balls into melted chocolate and use a spoon to coat fully. Use a fork to remove the ball from the chocolate and tap to remove any excess chocolate. Use a toothpick or fork to slide balls off fork and onto baking sheet.
Reindeer Decorations
- Add two pretzel halves to the top of the reindeer balls for the reindeer’s antlers. Press them down firmly but not too hard that you put a hole in the balls.
- Add two candy eyes to the front for the eyes and add a red Sixlet for the nose.
- Let balls set fully at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Don’t spend time making the pretzel pieces perfect. Just break them in half however you want – reindeer antlers aren’t all the same anyway!
- Place the balls in a freezer bag and squeeze out any excess air to freeze for up to 3 months before you add the reindeer details. Let thaw at room temperature then use a little melted chocolate to add the decorations on.
- Don’t use a brownie mix that has extra additions like a fudge sauce or that is overly gooey because they’ll be too soft and won’t hold up in this recipe. I prefer the Ghirardelli Double Chocolate brownies.
- Homemade frosting can also be used, make sure to use a buttercream-like frosting and not a whipped cream base. If using homemade frosting, these balls should be refrigerated.
- Store reindeer balls in an airtight container and enjoy within five days. The pretzels will start to get stale after that point.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
43mg
(2%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
2mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 28balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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