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Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Reindeer rice krispie treats turn crispy cereal bars into festive reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red noses. The marshmallow treats set into a chewy, easy-to-decorate layer before being cut into rectangles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling and setting time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the treats
  • 1 cooking spray for the pan and spatula
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cup crispy rice cereal
For decorating
  • 24 mini pretzel twists
  • 24 candy eyeballs
  • 12 red candy-coated chocolates
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan
  • 1 6-quart pot

Method
 

Make the treats
  1. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides.
  3. Melt the butter in a 6-quart pot over medium-low heat, then add the marshmallows and stir for 4–6 minutes, until completely melted and smooth.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla.
  5. Fold in the cereal until evenly coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
  7. Press it into an even layer with a lightly greased spatula.
  8. Let cool for 30–45 minutes, until set.
  9. Lift the treats from the pan using the parchment and cut into 12 rectangles.
Decorate
  1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth.
  2. Press two pretzel twists into the top edge of each treat for antlers.
  3. Use small dots of melted chocolate to attach two candy eyeballs and one red candy nose to each treat.
  4. Let the chocolate set for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For neat cuts, let the treats cool until set before slicing. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freezing is possible, though the texture may soften after thawing. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal and pretzels.