Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats for Christmas

I wanted to make some fun Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats for Christmas. Krispie treats are always fun to make and these little reindeer make them extra special. These cute little snacks are a fun holiday treat. Reindeer friends made with crispy rice cereal and marshmallows for a fun and simple treat idea. Like my Christmas Tree Rice Krispie treats, these are so easy to make.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Set out a tray of Christmas Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats for Christmas bark for your next holiday party and your guests are sure to smile.
• Making homemade Rice Krispie treats is so easy.
• Just a few ingredients and some for decorating is all you will need. It does not take long to make this perfect holiday treat idea and they are so much fun to make. Kids can help you decorate them too! ​​
• We are all about simple recipes for dessert and beyond and this recipe is memorable and fun. These adorable reindeer treats are a great way to celebrate the holiday season.

These cereal treats are also cute as favors for your holiday parties.

Ingredients For Rice Krispie Reindeer Treats

This recipe only requires a few ingredients. Butter  - You can use margarine instead if that is what you have on hand. Cereal - You will want to use a puffed rice cereal Marshmallows –  About 40 large marshmallows. Pretzels. I use mini sized pretzels Candies - I used red m&m's Candy Eyes

Equipment and Kitchen Tools Needed

• large pot or large saucepan
• spatula or spoon
• large cutting board
• large sharp knife
• baking pan
• wax paper or parchment paper
• popsicle stick or lollipop sticks

How to Make Reindeer Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Step By Step Instructions

Prepare Rice Krispie Treats

1. Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coat with a thin layer of butter.
2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add the marshmallows and stir until marshmallow mixture is blended.
4. Remove from heat and gradually add rice cereal.
5. Spread rice cereal mixture in an even layer into a prepared baking pan.
6. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper spread rice cereal mixture in an even layer into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
7. Let mixture set. Cut into bars (4 rows across and 4 rows up) about using a knife.

Prepare for Chocolate Coating and Decorating

1. In a medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 2 minutes, stirring once, until softened and chips can be stirred smooth.
2. Stir until all chips are melted
3. Dip the end of a popsicle stick or lollipop stick in melted chocolate.
4. Insert stick in a treat.
5. Dip into melted chocolate. Use a butter knife to spread the chocolate over bars evenly. You can do this for pretzels too if you like.
6. Decorate with eyes and a red nose and let set.

Pro Tips and Timesaver Shortcuts

• You can make these treats by using store-bought Rice Krispie treats. All you do is unwrap them and then cover them with chocolate and decorate.
• You can use a square cookie cutter or a pastry scraper for quick cutting.
• The number of treats depends on several factors - how large you cut homemade treats if you use storebought ready-made treats. The photos here are made with ready-made treats which are smaller in size. You can make about 18 treats if you make them homemade.

Variations, Notes, and Substitutions

• Four cups of mini marshmallows can substitute for large marshmallows.
• For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
• 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows
• You can use white chocolate-covered mini pretzels to change up the reindeers.

Serving and Storage Suggestions

• Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
• These look really cute in a styrofoam holder or in mason jars on your dessert table.

Wrap the reindeer in cellophane bags for a fun takeaway party favor. They would also look cute on a cupcake or at a place setting. See below.

More Reindeer Recipes

Reindeer Krispie Treats Reindeer Chocolate Bark Reindeer Christmas Cheesecake Reindeer Donut Holes Reindeer Cookies Reindeer Hot Cocoa Bombs

FAQ

Can you freeze The Rice Krispie treats?

Yes, To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks

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