Rudolph Snack Cups with Free Printable Template

These Rudolph snack cups are simple to make using our printable template. Create a handful for holiday class parties, kids’ crafts, or festive gatherings—each cup doubles as a craft and a snack container.

These easy reindeer snack cups were a hit with my girls. As the room mom, I organize class parties and help in the classroom, so I look for crafts that are quick, cute, and kid-friendly. Reindeer are one of my favorite Christmas characters—they’re simple to create and always adorable.

6 More Reindeer Crafts For Kids

Reindeer Donut Cups: Fill to-go cups with mini donuts and decorate them as reindeer for charming holiday party treats that work great for class parties.

Reindeer Root Beer: A fun, themed gift idea—decorate soda bottles as reindeer for an easy and festive present for Dad or other family members.

Fingerprint Reindeer Ornaments: Capture a child’s thumbprint in a sweet, low-mess reindeer ornament—perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Footprint Reindeer: A delightful footprint craft that documents little hands and feet—ideal for preschool projects and keepsakes.

Reindeer Candy Tins: Quick to assemble, these reindeer-themed tins make great holiday favors. Add numbers to use them as an advent activity.

These cups are excellent for groups because they’re easy to replicate. The printable template removes guesswork and speeds up assembly, making them ideal for class crafts and party prep.

Rudolph Snack Cup

Supplies

• small snack cup or paper cup
• brown cardstock
• white cardstock
• black cardstock
• red cardstock
• glue stick or glue dots
• printable template

How to assemble the snack cups

Step 1: Cut out all cardstock pieces using the printable template as your pattern. Optionally add a 1″ band of red cardstock around the cup to resemble a collar.

Step 2: Attach the face details to the cup with a glue stick or glue dots.

Step 3: Secure antlers to the back of the cup with glue or a small piece of tape.

One child insisted on assembling her cup entirely with tape—tape feels magical when you’re four, and I happily let her be creative. We filled the cups with Goldfish crackers and a few chocolate candies for a perfect afternoon snack. It’s so rewarding to craft with my girls and share a treat together.

What’s your favorite holiday character? These Rudolph snack cups are a fun way to celebrate, and they pair nicely with a festive snack mix for filling the cups at parties or as classroom treats.