Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
These Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats are a festive twist on a classic favorite that everyone will love.
With their crunchy base and cute candy decorations, they’re perfect for adding holiday cheer to your dessert table.
You only need a few simple ingredients and a little bit of creativity to bring these reindeer to life.
Kids will love helping assemble the antlers, eyes, and noses, making this recipe a fun family activity.
Best of all, these bite-sized no-bake treats come together in just minutes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups of marshmallows
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Pretzels (for antlers)
- Red M&Ms or Skittles (for noses)
- Candy eyes
- Melted white chocolate or frosting (to attach decorations)
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Instructions
1- In a saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat.
2- Stir until super smooth with no lumps.
3- Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
4- Empty contents onto parchment paper.
3- Let the mixture cool slightly, then roll into small balls.
4- Dab frosting or chocolate in the center of each ball, then press in one red M&M or Skittles for the noses.
5- Break pretzels into pieces and press them into the top for antlers.
6- Dab two bits of frosting above the noses, and attach candy eyes with melted white chocolate or frosting.
7- Let it sit before serving, and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks For This Recipe
- You can use store-bought Rice Krispies treats and create the reindeer as a square or rectangular bar instead of balls to save time.
- When rolling the mixture into balls, use water on your hands to prevent stickiness. (It works much better than oil!)
- Store these in an airtight container overnight in the fridge.
These Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats are the ultimate easy dessert for Christmas parties, school events, or cozy nights at home.
They’re fun to make, adorable to serve, and guaranteed to bring smiles to all ages.
Whip up a batch this holiday season and enjoy a sweet treat that’s as festive as it is delicious.
Enjoy, and happy holidays!