Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats may not be leading Santa’s sleigh but they will be leading the popularity contest on this year’s dessert table!

These Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make. They make a fun holiday treat for kids and add a festive touch to the dessert table at parties.

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

8 count package of Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
10-ounce package of Wilton chocolate candy melts
10-ounce package of Wilton peanut butter candy melts
8 red M&M candies (you could also use red Sixlets)
16 large candy eyes
16 small pretzel twists

You will also need:

8 popsicle sticks

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Open the 8 Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats and discard the wrappers.

Insert a popsicle stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat.

Place the treats on the plate and set in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Pour the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave-safe dish. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments stirring occasionally until melted.

Remove the melted chocolate from the microwave and dip each Rice Krispie treat. Use a spoon to carefully coat each treat and allow the access chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

Place the chocolate covered treat on the lined baking sheet.

Give the reindeer 2 large candy eyes, 2 antlers using the small pretzel twists.

Add a nose using 1 peanut butter candy melt. Put a small amount of chocolate on the back of the red M&M candy and then on top of the peanut butter candy melt for the reindeer’s nose.

Repeat with all 8 Rice Krispie Treats.

Printable Recipe for Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

17 mins

Quick and easy Christmas dessert using Rice Krispie treats to make reindeer.

Author: Alea

Recipe type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 8

Ingredients

8 count package of Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats
10-ounce package of Wilton chocolate candy melts
10-ounce package of Wilton peanut butter candy melts
8 red M&M candies (you could also use red Sixlets)
16 large candy eyes
16 small pretzel twists

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Open the 8 Kellogg's Rice Krispie Treats and discard the wrappers.
Insert a popsicle stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat.
Place the treats on the plate and set in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Pour the Wilton chocolate candy melts into a microwave-safe dish. Heat in the microwave in 30-second increments stirring occasionally until melted.
Remove the melted chocolate from the microwave and dip each Rice Krispie treat. Use a spoon to carefully coat each treat and allow the access chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Place the chocolate covered treat on the lined baking sheet.
Give the reindeer 2 large candy eyes, 2 antlers using the small pretzel twists.
Add a nose using 1 peanut butter candy melt. Put a small amount of chocolate on the back of the red M&M candy and then on top of the peanut butter candy melt for the reindeer's nose.
Repeat with all 8 Rice Krispie Treats.