Reindeer Rice Krispie Pops

Rice Krispie treat pops with pretzel antlers, candy eyes and a red candy nose — a quick, kid-friendly holiday recipe to make with the grandchildren.

  • 8–10 pops
  • Prep 15 min
  • Cook 5 min
  • Ready in 20 min
Reindeer treat pops on wooden sticks with pretzel antlers, candy eyes and red candy noses

Here's a fun holiday recipe to make with the grandchildren!

Why This Recipe Works Well

  • Quick: ready in under 20 minutes
  • Kid-friendly: shaping, decorating, and assembling are easy jobs for little hands
  • Customizable: kids can make silly faces, different antlers, and their own designs
  • Low mess: only one pot and a tray

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
110
Protein
1 g

Serving: 1 pop. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies until coated.
  4. Let cool for 2–3 minutes, then scoop handfuls and shape into small ovals or circles.
  5. Insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each.
  6. Add pretzel antlers on top.
  7. Press on candy eyes and a red candy nose.
  8. Let set on a parchment-lined tray.
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