These festive treats start with a classic Rice Krispie base, shaped into wedges, then decorated with chocolate-covered pretzel antlers, candy eyes, sprinkles, and M&M noses.
They take 15 minutes to prepare, and kids can help with decorating!
🧈 Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Base
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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1 bag mini marshmallows (10 oz)
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for flavor)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
For Decorating
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Chocolate-covered pretzels (for antlers)
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Candy eyes
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Mini M&Ms or red Sixlets (for noses)
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Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
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Melted chocolate or frosting (as “glue”)
🍯 Instructions
1. Prepare the Rice Krispie Mixture
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In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
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Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted.
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Remove from heat and mix in:
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Vanilla extract
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Salt (optional)
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Immediately add the Rice Krispies and stir until all cereal is coated.
2. Shape Into a Round Disk
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Lightly grease a round cake pan—or place parchment paper inside a round tray.
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Press the mixture firmly into the pan so it forms a flat, even circle.
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Tip: Grease your hands or use wax paper to prevent sticking.
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Let it sit for 5–10 minutes to set slightly.
3. Cut Into Wedges
Turn the round Rice Krispie disk onto a cutting board.
Cut like a pizza:
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8 large wedges, or
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10–12 smaller wedges
Each wedge becomes one reindeer!
🦌 4. Decorate the Reindeer
Antlers
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Break chocolate-covered pretzels in half.
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Gently press two halves into the wide, top edge of each wedge.
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Use melted chocolate as glue if needed.
Eyes
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Add 2 candy eyes to each wedge.
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Use a dot of melted chocolate as glue.
Nose
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Attach one M&M or Sixlet to form a nose (red for Rudolph!).
Sprinkle Detail (Optional)
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Add a small cluster of rainbow sprinkles near the antlers to mimic Christmas lights.
