Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

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These adorable turkey rice krispie treats are a fun treat for Thanksgiving parties, school events, or to add to your Thanksgiving dessert table. With chocolate rice krispies, candy eyes, jelly beans, and orange slice gummies, they’re a chewy treat that brings a cute holiday touch without taking a ton of time.

Easy Cute Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A fun holiday treat that looks adorable on any Thanksgiving table
Uses simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand
Great idea for school parties, Thanksgiving craft projects, or a sweet treat after Thanksgiving dinner
A big hit with kids and adults who love creative cereal treats
An easy recipe that requires no baking, just a little melted chocolate and candy decorations
Perfect addition to a thanksgiving dessert table

Ingredients for turkey rice krispie treats

Chocolate rice krispies treats (or make your own Cocoa Krispies Treats)
Orange slice gummy candy
Candy eyes
Red jelly beans
Candy melts

How to make Thanksgiving rice krispie treats

Step 1 – Melt candy melts as directed on bag. Cut orange slices into threes. Place some melted candy melts on back and place as a nose.

Step 2 – Place some candy melts on the back of each eye and place all eyes.

Step 3 – Add candy melts to the jelly beans and then add next to the nose

How to Make Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats Step 1

How to Make Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats Step 3

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Raquel’s Timesaving Tips

Work with candy melts when they’re at the right consistency – melt them over low heat or medium heat and stir often. White candy melts or Wilton chocolate candy melts both work well.
Use a piece of parchment paper or wax paper on a sheet pan or cookie sheet to avoid sticking. Cooking spray is another easy way to prevent mess.
Keep your rice krispie turkey treats at room temperature before serving. If stored in an airtight container, they stay fresh longer.
Place eyes, jelly beans, and candy noses quickly after spreading melted chocolate so everything sets in place.

Substitutions and Variations

White chocolate or melted chocolate chips can replace candy melts if that’s what you have.
Use candy corn as a candy corn nose instead of orange gummies for a different look.
Popsicle sticks, pretzel sticks, lollipop sticks, or pretzel rods can turn these into turkey pops, making them easier to serve at school parties.

FAQs About Turkey Rice Krispies Treats

How do I keep my rice krispie turkey treats soft?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay chewy for several days.

Can I make these the day before Thanksgiving?

Yes, they hold up well when made a day ahead. Place them on a lined baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap or parchment.

Can I use homemade rice krispies instead of store-bought?

Absolutely. Make your own by melting butter and mini marshmallows in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring into cereal mixture, and pressing onto a cookie sheet. Let them set before cutting into squares.

What’s the easiest way to decorate them with kids?

Keep melted chocolate warm in a small bowl, and let kids stick on candy eyes, red candy, and jelly beans. It’s a cute way to make little turkey faces without much effort.

Can I freeze these?

It’s not recommended since freezing changes the texture of the chewy treat, but they last well at room temperature in an airtight container.

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