Need a simple and oh-so cute Christmas treat? No need to look any further, because these Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect festive sweet-treat! They’re easy to make and even easier to eat – so why not bring a batch of these Christmas rice krispie treats along to your next Christmas party?
Be sure to also check out these Santa Hat Rice Krispie Treats and Reindeer Brownies!
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Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
If you love making special treats this time of year, you are going to love Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats. They’re so easy to make and perfect for the holidays. Plus, they taste amazing! These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for a snack, dessert or for Christmas parties. I have even made them bake sales and school snacks.
Variations to Reindeer Rice Krispies
While there are not too many ways to change up these Reindeer Rice Krispies, you can:
Change the Marshmallows– You can use different colors of marshmallows or use different flavors.
Extracts– If you want to add more flavor, you can add different extracts to the treats. Peppermint is a great flavor to add this time of the year.
Add a different cereal – Each cereal has its own flavor and texture. You can easily use a different cereal in this recipe.
How To Store Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
If you are not serving the Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats right away, you will want to store them so that they do not get stale. You can store them in an airtight container. They should last for 5-7 days this way.
Can I Freeze Rice Krispie Treats?
Yes, you can freeze Rice Krispie Treats. In fact, it is a great way to extend the shelf life of these treats. You can simply store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to one month.
What Kind of Pan Should I put the Rice Krispie Treats in?
Normally I would put rice krispie treats in 9*13 pan. However, for these treats, I want to cut them into triangles. I can still do that in a regular pan, but it is much easier in a pie plate. Since the plate is circle, I can cut them like a pie. This will create the triangles I want.
What Should I Use for the Nose?
I am making the nose with an M&M. Some of my treats I am using a red candy and some I am using a brown. If you don’t have M&Ms you can also use a chocolate chip. You could even use a small bit of licorice that have been cut down with kitchen scissors.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate covered mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melts
- Red and brown M&M’s
- Candy eyes
How to Make Reindeer Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick spray
In a large pot melt the butter over low heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add in the marshmallows and stir continuously until they have melted.
Stir in the rice krispie cereal until coated with the marshmallow cream.
Spoon the coated rice krispies into the prepared baking dish and gently press down to spread the mixture.
Allow the rice krispie mixture to cool for 30 minutes.
Using a spatula gently loosen the edges of the treats. Turn the dish over onto a clean cutting board. Use a large knife to trim the edges so they are straight. Set aside the trimmed pieces.
Cut the block of treats down the middle the long way. This will split the treats into two pieces.
Cut each section on an angle to form triangle shaped pieces.
Place the white chocolate melts into a microwave safe container. Follow the directions for your brand of white chocolate melts. If they do not have directions, then microwave for 1 minute at 50% power or on the defrost setting. Stir well. If not melted place in microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
Decorate the treats
Place a small amount of melted chocolate on the back of one corner of a mini pretzel and stick it to a corner of the treat (opposite from the point of the triangle) to be an antler. Repeat for the other side.
Using a spoon or a toothpick, place a small amount of melted white chocolate on the back of each eye and position on the reindeer.
Using a spoon or a toothpick place a small amount of the melted white chocolate on the side of the M&M that has the printed logo. Press the red or brown M&M on the tip of the triangle to make the nose. Some will be Rudolph Reindeers (red nose) and other will be one of the other 8 Reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh (brown nose).
Place the decorated treats on a baking sheet and put in the refrigerator or 5 to 10 minutes to harden the chocolate.
Serve and enjoy!
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate covered mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melts
- Red and brown M&M’s
- Candy eyes
- Nonstick spray
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with nonstick spray
- In a large pot melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir continuously until they have melted.
- Stir in the rice krispie cereal until coated with the marshmallow cream.
- Spoon the coated rice krispies into the prepared baking dish and gently press down to spread the mixture.
- Allow the rice krispie mixture to cool for 30 minutes.
- Using a spatula gently loosen the edges of the treats. Turn the dish over onto a clean cutting board. Use a large knife to trim the edges so they are straight. Set aside the trimmed pieces.
- Cut the block of treats down the middle the long way. This will split the treats into two pieces.
- Cut each section on an angle to form triangle shaped pieces.
- Place the white chocolate melts into a microwave safe container. Follow the directions for your brand of white chocolate melts. If they do not have directions, then microwave for 1 minute at 50% power or on the defrost setting. Stir well. If not melted place in microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
Decorate the treats:
- Place a small amount of melted chocolate on the back of one corner of a mini pretzel and stick it to a corner of the treat (opposite from the point of the triangle) to be an antler. Repeat for the other side.
- Using a spoon or a toothpick, place a small amount of melted white chocolate on the back of each eye and position on the reindeer.
- Using a spoon or a toothpick place a small amount of the melted white chocolate on the side of the M&M that has the printed logo. Press the red or brown M&M on the tip of the triangle to make the nose. Some will be Rudolph Reindeers (red nose) and other will be one of the other 8 Reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh (brown nose).
- Place the decorated treats on a baking sheet and put in the refrigerator or 5 to 10 minutes to harden the chocolate.
- Serve and enjoy!