Rudolph Swiss rolls are store-bought Swiss roll cakes decorated with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red M&M nose to look like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. They require zero baking and are ready in about 10 minutes.
These are one of the easiest Christmas desserts you can make - all you need is a box of Swiss rolls and a few simple decorating supplies. They are perfect for classroom Christmas parties, holiday dessert tables, or a quick festive treat that kids can help put together.
For more fun Christmas dessert ideas, check out these Santa Toy Bag Oreos for another easy no-bake option, or browse these Christmas party foods for a full holiday spread.
If you are hosting a Christmas party, the Reindeer Trivia game is a fun printable activity to keep guests entertained. It works for all ages and takes about 2 minutes to set up.
Ingredients
- Swiss roll cakes
- Pretzels
- Red M&Ms
- Candy eyes
- Black cookie icing
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preparation: Remove the Swiss rolls from their packaging and place them on a serving tray or parchment paper. Set out all decorating supplies in small bowls.
Step one: Break each pretzel in half and press both halves into the sides of each Swiss roll at the top to create the antlers.
Step two: Use a small amount of black cookie icing as glue. Dab it onto the back of two candy eyes and press them onto the front of each Swiss roll.
Step three: Dab a small amount of cookie icing onto the back of one red M&M and press it below the eyes as Rudolph's nose.
Hint: Use the cookie icing sparingly as glue - a small dab holds the decorations in place without oozing out from the sides and making things messy.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Let the cookie icing set for a minute or two after pressing on the decorations before moving the Swiss rolls - this helps everything stay in place during transport to the table.
- Use red M&Ms specifically - the brighter red color reads as a nose much better than other candy options.
- These can be assembled in an assembly line with kids - lay out all the pieces and let them do the decorating.
- If you cannot find black cookie icing, a small amount of melted chocolate chips works as a substitute glue.
Storage
Store decorated Rudolph Swiss rolls in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Keep them flat so the decorations do not fall off. If your kitchen is warm, store in the refrigerator to keep the icing from softening.
Complete the Occasion
Rudolph Swiss Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 swiss roll cakes
- 4 pretzels
- 4 m&ms red
- 8 candy eyes
- 1 tablespoon black icing
Instructions
- Remove Swiss rolls from packaging and place on a tray. Set out all decorating supplies.
- Break each pretzel in half. Press both halves into the sides of each Swiss roll at the top for antlers.
- Dab black cookie icing on the back of 2 candy eyes and press onto the front of each Swiss roll.
- Dab cookie icing on a red M&M and press below the eyes for Rudolph's nose.
Notes
Store in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate if your kitchen is warm to keep the icing from softening. **Recipe Tips**
* Let icing set for a minute before moving so decorations stay in place.
* Use red M&Ms specifically for the brightest nose color.
* Set up an assembly line and let kids decorate their own.
* Substitute melted chocolate chips as glue if black cookie icing is unavailable.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
Leave a Reply