Mama Likes To Cook

California Orange County Food Blogger - Recipes Restaurants, Adventures & Travel

Christmas Food: Reindeer Nutella Sandwich Recipe 🦌🍫

by

 

Easy Reindeer Sandwich

feature reindeer nutella sandwich recipe

This Reindeer Nutella Sandwich Recipe is both adorable and delicious, making it a perfect holiday snack or party food!

The recipe transforms a simple Nutella sandwich into Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer using pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a classic red nose.

It’s an easy, hands-on kitchen activity that kids will love to help make.

Plus, the chocolate hazelnut filling ensures that this cute sandwich tastes just as amazing as it looks!

This is a festive addition to any holiday buffet or a fun surprise in a lunch box.

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer—and some Nutella—with this fun, family-friendly recipe!

lots of reindeer nutella sandwiches

Making Rudolph’s Features and Customizing 🥨👀

The secret to these cute sandwiches lies in the assembly of Rudolph’s face, using simple ingredients as fun decorative features.

Feature Checklist

  • Head: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the bread, with the point of the heart serving as the nose area. Soft, spongy bread works best with cookie cutters.
  • Antlers: Small **pretzel twists** make perfect, crunchy antlers. For a stronger reindeer, you could use straight pretzel sticks.
  • Glue: A small dab of **Nutella** is all you need to “glue” the candy eyes and the red nose securely onto the bread.
  • Nose: The recipe suggests a red peanut M&M, but you can also use a Red Hot candy, a plain red M&M, or even a sliced strawberry piece for a fresh alternative.

1 reindeer rudolph sandwich

Prep and Storage Tips for Parties 🎉

If you plan on serving these at a party, or want to make them ahead of time, keep these storage tips in mind to keep your Rudolph looking fresh and protected.

Making Ahead

You can make the sandwiches ahead of time! To prevent the bread from drying out:

  • Store the finished sandwiches in an container or cover them completely with plastic wrap.
  • Ensure the container is large enough that the lid doesn’t squish the delicate pretzel antlers.

ingredients for rudolph reindeer sandwiches

Gluten-Free and Vegan Swaps

  • Gluten-Free: The bread and pretzels can contain gluten, but you can easily make this sandwich gluten-free by swapping for your gluten free ingredients. Nutella is naturally gluten-free.
  • Vegan Swaps: The sandwiches are vegetarian. To make them vegan, simply swap the Nutella for a delicious vegan chocolate hazelnut spread.

2 reindeer nutella sandwiches on plate

Don’t Waste the Scraps! 🍞

The bread crusts and leftover cutouts don’t have to go to waste. Use them to:

  • Cut into cubes and bake for croutons.
  • Let them dry out and crumble them for homemade bread crumbs.
  • Use them as extra bread for stuffing during the holidays.

holiday reindeer sandwiches

🦌🍫 Reindeer Nutella Sandwich Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

🥣 Ingredients

🥄 Supplies

📝 Instructions

  1. Cut the Heads: Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut heart shapes from the eight slices of bread.
  2. Spread the Filling: Spread a layer of Nutella onto four of the bread hearts, being careful to avoid spreading it too close to the edges. Place the remaining four bread pieces on top to form four sandwiches.
  3. Add Antlers: Gently push two pretzel twists into the top point of each heart sandwich to form the antlers.
  4. Decorate Face: Use a small dab of Nutella on the back of the candy eyes and the red candy nose, and gently press them into the front of the sandwich to create Rudolph’s face.
  5. Enjoy: Serve immediately for a fun snack, or cover carefully and store for a party!

Ready to Make This Festive Snack? ⬇️

This Reindeer Nutella Sandwich is a quick, imaginative way to bring holiday fun to the kitchen and the dining table.

It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face!

Will you use a candy nose or a fruit nose? 

Will you make one or enough for a crowd?

christmas reindeer sandwiches

More from Mama Likes To Cook 

Festive and Fun Christmas Recipes

Christmas Animal Recipes

Holiday Party Dip

Holiday Party Drinks without Alcohol

Nutella Recipes

Are you ready to have some delicious fun in the kitchen?

rudolph sandwich on little plate