Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
If you’re looking for a fun and easy Christmas treat idea, these Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats are an adorable and kid-friendly dessert to make this holiday season.
Perfect for Christmas parties, classroom treats, or holiday movie nights, these reindeer snacks are made with simple ingredients and a little creativity.
I used classic Rice Krispies Treats, then decorated them with chocolate, candy eyes, a red candy nose, and pretzels for antlers. Since I only had square pretzels on hand, I dipped half of each square in melted chocolate to create fun little reindeer ears and antlers — and they turned out just as cute as the round pretzel version.
These are such a festive spin on the traditional treat, and they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone who sees them.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Festive and fun: The perfect Christmas Rice Krispies Treats idea.
- Kid-friendly: Kids can help dip the pretzels and decorate the faces.
- Quick & easy: Just a few ingredients and minimal prep time.
- Make-ahead friendly: These can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container, making them perfect for parties.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chocolate melting wafers (or chocolate chips + 1 tsp coconut oil)
- 12 square pretzels (or traditional mini pretzels if you have them)
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 red hot candies (or red M&M’s for Rudolph noses)
How to Make Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
- Make the base:
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Press mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Let cool completely, then cut into 12 rectangles.
- Prepare the antlers:
- Dip the top half of each square pretzel in melted chocolate. Let set on parchment paper until firm. These will be your reindeer antlers.
- Decorate the reindeer:
- Dip the top of each Rice Krispies rectangle into melted chocolate.
- While chocolate is still wet, place two pretzel antlers on top.
- Add two candy eyes and a red candy for the nose.
- Let set:
- Place decorated treats on parchment paper and allow chocolate to harden before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Swap out red hots with red M&Ms or even Skittles for the nose.
- Use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a frosty look.
- Wrap each reindeer treat in a cellophane bag with a ribbon for a super cute edible Christmas gift.
- Don’t forget to check out my Rolo Christmas Pretzels and Christmas Pretzel Kiss Bites for even more festive holiday desserts.
Storing & Serving
Keep your reindeer treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to make them ahead for a holiday party, I recommend decorating them the day before, so they stay looking fresh and festive.
Final Thoughts
These Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats are such a simple and fun way to bring a little holiday cheer to your dessert table. Whether you’re making them for kids, coworkers, or just a cozy night in with hot cocoa, they’re guaranteed to be a hit.
So grab some marshmallows, pretzels, and chocolate, and have fun making these adorable reindeer snacks this Christmas!
