These reindeer rice krispie treats make a great Christmas snack or an ideal gift.
After all, who is cuter than Rudolph at Christmas?
The rice krispie reindeer are so easy to make and such fun to decorate too.
With no real cooking involved this is a great way to keep the kids entertained at Christmas!
Best of all, there's not much mess either.
Bon appétit!
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When the kids are off school at Christmas it can be tough to find ways to keep them entertained that don't cost a fortune.
Making chocolate rice crispy treats with the kids is a great fun way to keep them occupied and, if Rudolph has wonky antlers and eyes, then no one will mind!
They are really easy to make, with only a few minutes of saucepan stirring and very little clearing up, so it's an ideal activity to spend quality time together making treats and gifts.
Of course you could just make chocolate rice krispie squares and let the kids decorate them how they want.
❤️ Why you will love this dish
- Great as a Christmas gift.
- Easy to make.
- Holiday activity for the kids.
- Only 139 calories a portion.
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🥘 Ingredients
- Marshmallows - mini white marshmallows as they melt quickly.
- Butter - salted or unsalted. I normally use salted as it cuts through the sweetness.
- Cocoa powder - unsalted cocoa powder, not drinking chocolate or other instant chocolate drink.
- Crispy rice cereal - any supermarket brand will work for this.
- Decorations - candy eyes, chocolate covered pretzels and red smartis or M & Ms.
- Chocolate - a small amount of any milk or plain chocolate to use to stick on the decorations.
The printable recipe card with full ingredient quantities and instructions can be found at the bottom of the article.
🍽 Equipment
- shallow baking tin 18 centimetres square or 8 inches
- wooden spoon
- saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- metal spatula
🔪 Instructions
There's no real cooking involved.
⏲️ Cooking Time
Place the butter and cocoa powder in a saucepan.
Put the saucepan over a low heat and until the butter has melted.
Add the marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted.
It takes a bit of time for them to melt and it feels very difficult to combine. After a couple of minutes it will start to mix up together.
Put the rice crispies in a very large bowl and pour in the marshmallow mixture.
Gently stir until everything is combined. Again, this will take time to coat all of the rice crispies.
Oil a tin 18 cm by 18 cm or line it with baking parchment.
Add the mixture to the tin and spread into an even layer.
💭 Top Tip
- This mixture gets stickier as it cools. To avoid getting too sticky, lightly grease your hands with oil.
Next use a metal spatula to get it flat right into the corners of the tin.
Refrigerate for about 30 minutes then cut into 12 rectangles.
At this point you can gently press lolly sticks in if you like.
Put the chocolate in a microwaveable bowl and heat on full power for 10 second increments until melted. Alternatively, melt it in a small saucepan.
Carefully cut the pretzels in half.
Use the chocolate to stick the decorations onto the chocolate rice crispy treats.
Leave the chocolate to set before serving or storing.
💭 Top Tip
- Put a couple of these Rudolph chocolate crispy rice pops in a cellophane bag and tie up with ribbon for an easy gift idea!
🥗 Side Dishes
Here are some more biscuit and bar ideas that also make great gifts.
🥙 Substitutions
- Butter - use margerine or baking spread.
📖 Variations
- Red or green treats - leave out the cocoa and mix in enough food colouring to the melted marshmallows to get the required shade.
- Chocolate chip rice krispie treats - add 100g o f milk chocolate or semi sweet chips to the rice crispies with the marshmallow mixture.
Rather than making reindeer rice krispie treats, use some of these idea to decorate.
- Red and green sprinkles.
- Smarties or M & Ms
- Pieces of chocolate flake
- Jelly tots
🍣 Storage
- Refrigerator - or airtight tin for up to a week.
- Freezer - not suitable for freezing.
🍱 Prepare in Advance
- Make the reindeer rice krispie treats in advance and store in an airtight tin for up to a week.
🤔 FAQs
This occurs when the marshmallows have been melted at too high a heat and the composition has been changed.
Always heat gently over a low heat and stir so that the marshmallows melt evenly.
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- Puff Pastry Mince Pies
- Raised Turkey and Ham Pie
- Leftover Turkey and Ham Pie
- Baileys Sabayon
- Turkey and Cranberry Sausage Roll Wreath
- Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce
- Gingerbread Muffins
- Turkey Ballotine
- Turkey Pithivier
- Game Terrine
- Chocolate Bavarois
- Honey Roast Gammon
- Scottish Cranachan
- Bailey Crème Brûlée
- Chocolate Mendiants
- Cotechino Sausage with Lentils
📋 Recipe
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- shallow baking tin 18 centimetres square or 8 inches
- wooden spoon
- saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- metal spatula
Ingredients
For the crispies
- 180 g mini marshmallows
- 50 g butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 70 g crispy rice cereal
To decorate
- 6 chocolate pretzels 100g bag
- 24 candy eyes
- 50 g chocolate
- 12 red smarties or M&Ms 82g bag
- 12 lolly sticks if required
Instructions
- Grease or line an 18 X 18 cm tin.
- In a non stick pan melt the butter and cocoa together then add the marshmallows over a medium heat. Keep stirring gently for a few minutes until the mixture comes together and starts to thin out.
- Put the cereal in a large bowl and mix in the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gently press the mixture into the tin and smooth the surface with a metal spatula.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes then cut into 12 rectangles.
- To decorate insert the sticks. Melt the chocolate in the microwave and use to stick on the sweets and pretzels.
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Detailed instructions for this recipe, including step by step photographs, hints and tips, can be found in the main article.
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🍲 Food Safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
- Wash hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
- Never leave cooking food unattended.
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds.
- Always have good ventilation when using gas.
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Nancy
Made these with my kid and she had a blast. Super cute.
kushigalu
WOW! These treats are festive. My boys are going to love, Thanks for sharing.
Amy
Absolutely adorable! My kids are going to love making these!
Kathleen
These are adorable, fun and festive! Perfect for a Holiday dessert table.
Gina Abernathy
So much fun and cute!
Shadi
This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family.
Jess
Stop it, these are adorable! My kids are going crazy for them!
Toni
These are so adorable! So fun to make and eat!
Maria
Ho ho ho! These look adorable! No kid could say no to these!
Dionne
Ah, these pops are so cute! They will work so well for me this season - I know exactly who to surprise them with! 🙂
Beth
Yummy! This looks so delicious and tasty! My family is going to love this recipe! I can't wait to give this a try!
Scarlet
These look so fun. They would be great Christmas classroom treats. Thanks for the recipe!
Amanda
Thanks Patty!
Amanda
Thanks Laura. They are really fun.
Amanda
Thanks Beth. I certainly enjoyed myself!
Amanda
Thanks June and Happy Christmas to you too!
June de Silva
These look fun to make and eat. Joyeux Noël!
June de Silva
These look fun to make and eat. Happy Christmas!
Beth Neels
These are so fun for the kids! What a fun project for them to help with! And who doesn't love Krispy treats?
Laura
Such an easy and fun recipe to make with children. I love the reindeer faces
Patty
They're so pretty, I love to make Krispy treats, can't wait to try this one!
Amanda
Thanks Megala and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours too!
Amanda
Thanks Caroline. They are definitely fun to make!
Caroline
These are such a cute idea! Particularly like the chocolate pretzel antlers. I can see them being fun for kids to make too.
Megala
Lovely treats, especially for children, in this festive season! Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Amanda
Thanks Julia. A great project for a rainy day!
Amanda
Thanks Jacqui!
Amanda
Thanks Alyssa. It's good to have something easy to make.
Amanda
Thanks Tawnie. It seems sad to eat them!
Tawnie Kroll
Pinned this recipe - so so cute!!
Alyssa
So darn cute, and simple, too! The chocolate rice krispie treats are a great touch.
Jacqueline Debono
These are so cute and yummy! I can imagine what fun it would be for kids to help make them too!
Julia
These rudolph pops are so adorable! The perfect Christmas project for kids!
Amanda
Thanks Annie!
Amanda
Thanks Marisa. I know a lot of adults who are eating these!
Marisa
These are so adorable! Perfect for this weekend with kids and adults alike!
Annie @ Annie's Noms
Oh my gosh, I love these, they are so fun and festive! I love a good krispie treat as well, these would be a hit round here!