Rudolph celery is one of the easiest festive snacks you can put together for kids - celery stalks filled with peanut butter, decorated with candy eyes, a heart-shaped sprinkle nose, and pretzel antlers to look just like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Each one takes about 2 minutes to assemble and the whole batch is ready in under 10 minutes. They are a great healthy-ish option for holiday classroom parties, Christmas snack tables, or any gathering where you want something cute that is not another sugar cookie.
If you are looking for more fun Christmas food ideas, check out these Christmas party foods for a full roundup, or try these Christmas Brie bites as another easy no-cook option.
If you are putting together a Christmas party for kids, the Reindeer Trivia game is a fun printable activity to go alongside the snacks. It is great for classrooms, family gatherings, and holiday parties.
Ingredients
- Celery stalks
- Peanut butter
- Candy eyes
- Pretzels
- Red candy heart sprinkles
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preparation: Wash the celery stalks thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice each stalk in half crosswise to make four pieces total.
Step one: Fill each celery stalk with peanut butter, spreading it evenly into the groove of the celery.
Step two: Place two candy eyes onto each piece of celery, pressing them gently into the peanut butter so they stick.
Step three: Press one red candy heart sprinkle below the eyes for Rudolph's nose.
Step four: Break a pretzel and press the two halves into the top of each celery piece at an angle to create the antlers. Use a small dab of peanut butter to help them stay in place if needed.
Hint: Use a butter knife or small spoon to spread the peanut butter - it is much easier to keep things neat and gives you a smooth base for the decorations.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Choose celery stalks that are wide enough to hold the toppings - wider pieces are more stable and easier for kids to decorate.
- Dry the celery thoroughly after washing before filling - excess water makes the peanut butter slide around.
- Set up an assembly line if making these with kids: one person fills, one person decorates. It goes much faster and is more fun.
- These are best assembled right before serving so the pretzels stay crisp and the peanut butter does not dry out.
Storage
Rudolph celery is best assembled and served immediately. If you need to prep ahead, fill the celery with peanut butter and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, then add the decorations right before serving so the pretzels stay crisp.
Complete the Occasion
Rudolph Celery
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
- 8 candy eyes
- 4 pretzels
- 4 red candy heart sprinkles
Instructions
- Wash celery and cut off the ends. Cut each stalk in half crosswise to make 4 pieces.
- Fill each celery piece with peanut butter, spreading evenly into the groove.
- Press 2 candy eyes into the peanut butter on each piece.
- Press 1 red candy heart sprinkle below the eyes for Rudolph's nose.
- Break each pretzel in half and press into the top of each celery piece at an angle for antlers, using a small dab of peanut butter to secure if needed.
Notes
Best served immediately after assembling. Fill with peanut butter and refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance - add decorations right before serving so pretzels stay crisp. **Recipe Tips**
* Choose wide celery stalks for easier decorating.
* Dry celery thoroughly before filling so peanut butter sticks well.
* Set up an assembly line if making with kids.
* Assemble right before serving for best results.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
