Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Reindeer
These festive reindeer rice krispie treats transform the classic cereal bars into adorable holiday characters that will make everyone smile.
Servings: 15
Calories: 261kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup nonpareils
- 10 ounce package Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting wafers
- Mini pretzel twists for the antlers
- Candy eyes
- Red and brown M&M’s for the nose
- Red candy melts for the scarf
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your workspace - line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Gently melt butter in a large pot over low heat, careful not to overheat or brown it.
- Set aside 2 cups of marshmallows, then add the remaining marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir constantly over low heat until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat immediately and stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated, then add reserved marshmallows and nonpareil sprinkles. Continue folding until everything is well distributed.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan, pressing gently to create an even layer.
- Allow treats to cool and set for 30-45 minutes before cutting into bars.
- Melt chocolate wafers using a double boiler or candy melting pot until smooth.
- Dip the top of each bar in melted chocolate and place on a lined baking tray.
- Add pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and an M&M nose before the chocolate sets.
- Create scarves using melted red candy melts in a piping bag, allowing them to cool slightly before piping.
- Let treats set completely for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Spray your hands lightly with cooking spray when pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking.
- Keep heat low when melting marshmallows to prevent them from getting too tough.
- Don't compress the mixture too firmly, or the treats will become dense
- Work quickly when adding decorations so the chocolate doesn't set before you're finished
- Let red candy melts cool slightly before piping, or they'll run too quickly
- Cut bars into even sizes for a consistent look
- Have all decorations ready before starting the chocolate dipping process
- Keep extra chocolate melted in case you need to touch up any spots
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 5mg