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

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