Dive into the holiday season with these charming Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats! Learn how to make these delightful square or rectangular treats into an amazing dessert decorated with chocolate, M & Ms and mini pretzel antlers.
Prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper and set it aside.
Reserve 2 cups of mini marshmallows for later use. Add the remaining marshmallows to the pot and melt in the butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
Remove the pot from heat as soon as the marshmallows are melted. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.
Add the Rice Krispies cereal, folding it into the melted marshmallows.
Incorporate the reserved 2 cups of marshmallows and nonpareil sprinkles, folding until evenly distributed and coated. Act fast cos the marshmallows might start melting, causing the sprinkles' color to bleed.
Spread the prepared Rice Krispies mixture evenly in the baking pan, lightly pressing it down. A rubber spatula can help prevent sticking.
Allow the mixture to cool on the counter for 30 to 45 minutes. Then, cut it into bars about 3 inches long and 2 ½ inches wide, using a ruler for straight lines.
Decorate the reindeer treats
Melt the Ghirardelli brown melting wafers in a double boiler over low heat until smooth.
Dip each Rice Krispie treat bar partially into the melted chocolate wafers , coating the top only then place it on the lined baking tray with the coated side up.
Add two pretzels on the upper corners for the antlers right away, then two candy eyes next on the upper half of the cereal treats for the eyes, and a brown or red m & m just below the eyes in the middle for the nose. Repeat for all the bars.
Prepare for the scarf by melting ⅓ cup of red candy melts in a piping bag. Heat in the microwave at low or defrost settings in 30-second intervals, massaging the bag each time until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
Once slightly cooled, cut a small piece off the piping bag's tip and pipe scarves on the lower third of the reindeer treats.
Allow the treats to set completely for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your reindeer Rice Krispie treats!
Notes
You can use Cocos Rice Krispies and just use a little melted chocolate to attach the pretzels, candy eyes and m&ms.
Avoid stale marshmallows when making Rice Krispie treats.
When pressing the mixture into the pan, covering with parchment paper or wax paper prevents it from sticking to your hands.
Allow it cool fully usually takes up to an hour. This helps you get clean edges when you cut them.
Customize with any festive candies, sprinkles, nuts, or dried fruits.
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