Red-Nosed Reindeer
Make merry treats with Rice Krispies, gumdrops, and pretzels. Melt butter and marshmallows, mix with cereal, then cut and decorate shapes. Finish in 40 minutes for 12 servings—perfect for sharing with family. Store in an airtight container for up to six weeks.
- Rice Krispies, gumdrops, and pretzels create a playful reindeer-themed treat.
- Preparation involves melting butter with marshmallows, stirring in cereal, and cutting out circular shapes.
- Decorate using pretzels for antlers, frosting, and gumdrops for nose and ears.
- Ready in just 40 minutes and makes 12 servings.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for up to six weeks.
With some gumdrops, pretzels and a little creativity, you and your little elves can make a whole team of Santa's flying friends.
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
40
SERVINGS
12
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 4 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- OR
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
- Food coloring
- 12regular pretzel twists
- 12red gum drops
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut twelve 2 1/2-inch circles and twelve 1 1/2-inch circles. Frost the tops of the 1 1/2-inch circles. 4. For each reindeer use frosting to attach one 1 1/2-inch circle, frosting side up, to each 2 1/2-inch circle. Use scraps of the cereal mixture to shape into twenty-four ears. Use frosting to attach ears to each reindeer. Break pretzel twists into pieces. Push two pretzel pieces into each for antlers. Decorate with frosting and gum drops. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 through 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Notes: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
