Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
12 treats
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Calories
304 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Description
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats combine the familiar chewy, sweet Rice Krispies base with decorative touches that create a playful holiday appearance. The treats begin by melting butter and marshmallows together, then folding in crisped rice cereal to create a sticky, coated mixture. Pressing this into a buttered pan forms a firm base which, after setting, is cut into rectangles. Each piece is then given character with dark chocolate antlers piped from melted chocolate, candy eyeballs stuck on with small dots of chocolate, and red candy noses. The bottoms of the treats are dipped in green candy melts to add color and festivity.
The method involves straightforward melting and mixing followed by a brief assembly with decorative chocolates and candies. These treats are ideal for making ahead, allowing time for the chocolates to set before serving. They offer a combination of soft and crispy textures with sweet marshmallow flavor complemented by the chocolate accents.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 10 oz marshmallow bag
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 Candy Eyeballs package
- 1 red candies package m&m's
- 12 oz dark chocolate candy melts
- 12 oz green candy melts
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Next, add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Take the pot off of heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir well until fully coated and combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9x13 inches pan, press it, and level the top with a rubber spatula.
- Let harden at room temperature for about one hour and after that cut into rectangles.
- Carefully push a craft spoon into each rectangle.
- Melt the dark chocolate following the instructions on the package and then spoon it into a plastic bag.
- Cut a small hole in the corner of the bag and make the chocolate antlers.
- Use a small dot of chocolate to make the eyes and press the candy eyes on top. Same for the and m&m nose.
- Melt the green chocolate wafers following the instructions on the package and then dip the bottom of the rectangles a few inches into the melted green chocolate.
- Lay the treats on a waxed paper-covered baking sheet until the chocolate hardens.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 1106IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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