Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 2 votes

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect festive sweet treat for Christmas parties and dessert platters. So easy to make and even more fun to eat, this edible kid-friendly craft creates the cutest herd of holiday reindeer, including Rudolph.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: reindeer with 10-inch springform pan

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

6 tablespoons margarine divided into 4 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons (your favorite brand - I used Blue Bonnet)
10 ounce package of full-size marshmallows (40 marshmallows or 5½ cups mini marshmallows)
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (I used Great Value brand)
2 ounces white almond bark
16 Chocolate covered pretzels
1 red M&M (for Rudolph’s nose)
7 brown M&M’s
16 candy eyes
Colorful sprinkles for “hair”

Instructions

Use your hands to spread 2 tablespoons of the margarine around a 10-inch springform pan. (You can also place a parchment paper circle on top of the buttered bottom of the springform pan. It’s not a necessary step, but it is an option)
Add the remaining margarine to a 5 to 6-quart heavy-bottomed stock pot, and melt the margarine over medium-high heat.
Once the margarine is completely melted, add the marshmallows, and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted. (If the marshmallows are not completely melted, it can cause the Rice Krispies to lose all of the crunch associated with Rice Krispie treats.) Remove the pan from the heat.
Stir in the Rice Krispies and continue to stir until completely incorporated.
Pour the marshmallow Krispies into the prepared pan. Gently press the marshmallow Krispies down to ensure a level surface. Allow the Krispies to cool for 15-20 minutes.
Once the Krispies are cooled, place a large cutting board on top of the pan. Flip the pan over and release and carefully remove the sides and bottom of the springform pan.
Use a large sharp knife to cut/divide the circle of treats in half. Then divide that circle in half. Slice the 4 triangles like you would slice a piece of pie.
Add the 2 ounces of white almond bark to a small heat-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
On the top 2 corners of each triangle, dab a small dot of the melted almond bark. Lay 1 of the chocolate-covered pretzels on each dot.
In the center of the triangle, dab 2 dots of the almond bark. Place the eyes on the dabs.
At the point of the triangle, dab another dot for the nose (either the brown or red m&m).
In between the chocolate-covered pretzels, dab a final dot of almond bark for the colorful sprinkles of your choice. Allow the reindeer to dry completely before serving.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: You can store the reindeer at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also store the reindeer in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.
To Freeze: To freeze the reindeer, wrap each treat individually in wax paper, then in 2 layers of plastic wrap for up to 3 months. Allow the reindeer to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Tips:

You can substitute chocolate almond bark for the dabs that secure the pretzel ears.
If you cannot find chocolate-covered pretzels, you can dip plain twisted pretzels in chocolate almond bark.
Make sure you completely melt your marshmallows, otherwise it can cause the Rice Krispies to lose all of the classic crunch.
These treats make adorable edible Christmas gifts. Put them in a little clear gift bag, tie it up with a pretty ribbon, and add a printable gift tag.

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