🎄 Reindeer Cookie Crunch Cups

A Fun, Festive, and Totally Adorable Holiday Dessert

If you’ve been searching for a dessert that tastes amazing and looks irresistibly cute, these Reindeer Cookie Crunch Cups are perfect! Creamy chocolate pudding, a crunchy cookie layer, fluffy whipped cream, and the cutest reindeer toppers you’ve ever seen come together in this fun holiday treat.

They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and guaranteed to steal the show at any Christmas gathering.

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⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Festive and fun – the reindeer toppers make everyone smile.

• Beginner-friendly – easy steps, simple ingredients.

• Make-ahead friendly – perfect for parties and busy days.

• Kid-approved – children love assembling the reindeer heads.

• Completely customizable – change the pudding flavor, cookie type, or toppings.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, planning a family activity, or simply craving a cute dessert, these cups bring instant Christmas cheer.

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🥣 What You Need (Equipment)

• Mixing bowls

• Measuring cups & spoons

• Whisk

• Serving cups or small dessert glasses

• Small spatula or spoon

• Refrigerator

• Piping bag (optional, for whipped cream)

 

🧁 Ingredients

For the Cookie Crunch Cups

• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate pudding (store-bought or homemade)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3/4 cup crushed chocolate cookies (e.g., Oreos)

• 1 tablespoon melted butter (optional – helps the crumbs stick to the rim)

For the Reindeer Decorations

• Chocolate truffles (Lindt, Ferrero-style, or any round chocolate candy)

• Mini pretzels → for the antlers

• Red M&M’s or any red round candy → for the nose

• Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes → for the eyes

• Melted chocolate → to “glue” the features

• Whipped cream → to nestle the reindeer head

• Chocolate sprinkles → for “fur” around the head

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🦌 How to Make Reindeer Cookie Crunch Cups

Step 1 — Prepare the Pudding

Prepare your chocolate pudding according to package instructions or use your favorite homemade version.
Stir in vanilla extract and let it chill slightly.

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Step 2 — Make the Cookie Rim

In a small bowl, combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter (optional).
Dip the rims of your serving glasses into pudding, then into the cookie crumbs so they stick.

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Step 3 — Fill the Cups

Spoon the chocolate pudding into each cup.
Smooth the top or leave it slightly swirled.

Refrigerate until ready to decorate.

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🎄 How to Make the Reindeer Toppers

This is the fun part and what makes your cups look exactly like the photo.

Step 4 — Create the Reindeer Heads

1. Take one chocolate truffle → this is the head.

2. Stick two mini pretzels on top → these become the antlers.

3. Use a small dab of melted chocolate to “glue”:

   • Candy eyes

   • A red M&M for the nose

Let the chocolate set for a minute so everything sticks properly.

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Step 5 — Assemble the Tops

1. Add a swirl of whipped cream to each pudding cup.

2. Place your reindeer head gently into the whipped cream.

3. Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles around the base of the head to look like fuzzy reindeer fur.

Now your cups look exactly like the adorable Christmas desserts from the photo!

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❄️ How to Serve

Serve your Reindeer Cookie Crunch Cups chilled.
Place them on a festive platter, on a dessert table, or hand them out individually.
They’re perfect for:

• Holiday parties

• School events

• Family Christmas movie nights

• Kids’ baking days

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🧊 Storage & Freezing

Refrigerator

Store covered or in airtight containers for 2–3 days.
Note: The cookie rim may soften over time.

Freezer

Not recommended – pudding and whipped cream don’t freeze well.

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🎁 Variations

• White Chocolate Reindeer → use white pudding + white chocolate truffles

• Berry Twist → add raspberries or strawberries on top

• Nutty Crunch → mix chopped hazelnuts or almonds into the cookie crumbs

• Marshmallow Layer → add marshmallow fluff under the whipped cream

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❓ FAQs

1. Can I use a different pudding flavor?
Yes! Vanilla, butterscotch, white chocolate, or cheesecake pudding all work beautifully.

2. Can kids make the reindeer?
Absolutely — this is a perfect kid-friendly holiday project.

3. What if I don’t have pretzels?
Use mini cookie sticks, chocolate wafers, or draw antlers with melted chocolate.

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⏳ Make-Ahead Tips

• Prepare pudding 24 hours ahead

• Crush cookies ahead of time

• Assemble reindeer faces earlier and store in the fridge

• Assemble cups right before serving

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