The best Reindeer Rice Krispie Treat Recipe – yummy rice krispies and delicious milk chocolate loaded with candy for a sweet & salty treat kids love to help make for the holidays!

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This reindeer rice krispie is super fun to make and is the perfect holiday treat to make with the kids! It’s great for Christmas parties and events too.

WHAT ARE RICE KRISPIE TREATS?

Rice krispie treats are primarily made of rice krispies cereal, melted butter and mini marshmallows. These Christmas pops are made even easier by simply using pre made cereal treats, dipping them in chocolate and then covering them in candy and sprinkles.

How to make reindeer rice krispie treats:

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Ingredients:

Six Original Rice Krispie Squares (or homemade)
10 oz Wilton Chocolate Candy Melts
12 small pretzels
12 candy eyes
6 red candy balls
Six, 4″ lollipop sticks (optional)

Tip: homemade rice krispie treats work just as well as store bought ones but using premade squares cuts out some of the work. Find the homemade recipe at the bottom of this post!

Directions:

1. Unwrap the rice krispie treats and place a lollipop stick into each one.

2. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth. Coat the rice krispie square in the chocolate.

3. Place the treats on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

4. Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools – I like to have it ready in small bowls. Press the pretzels on the top of the rice krispie, eyes in the middle and nose below.

5. Place the crispy treats in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.

TIPS FOR MAKING THESE REINDEER TREATS:

Use candy melts for best results, the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before serving.
Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to three months at room temperature. They can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting.

HOMEMADE RICE KRISPIE RECIPE:

3 Tbsp butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Directions:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add rice krispie cereal. Stir until the cereal mixture is well combined.

3. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

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Some of my kitchen essentials:

I love using this non-stick bakeware for all of my baking.
These silicone mitts are perfect for grasping hot pans and baking dishes.
This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
These parchment paper bags are perfect for packaging and these large Rubbermaid food storage containers are great for storing baking in the freezer.

Seriously, how adorable is this reindeer treat pop?! It makes the perfect treat at holiday gatherings and a fun neighbour gift all wrapped in cellophane and bakers twine.

Be sure to check out this darling Reindeer chocolate bark recipe too!

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