Easy Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
These chewy, fun Turkey Rice Krispie Treats will make an exciting and tasty addition to your Thanksgiving dinner plans! Prep a batch of turkeys in just 20 minutes!
More Turkeys For Your Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving just got a whole lot more exciting for the kids in your life with these Turkey Rice Krispie Treats! Slide a platter of these onto the table with these Thanksgiving Coloring Pages and a box of crayons for some added easy fun!
I’m the mom that likes to add festive holiday fun for all the kids! But I don’t always have a ton of time to do so. But these turkeys make it possible!
Since they’re easy and quick, they’re the perfect go-to when you want to be the Pinterest mom but have limited time!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: These Turkey Rice Krispie Treats are filled with all the classic flavor of your favorite childhood treat! All the sticky, sweet marshmallowy goodness but with added candy corns and chocolate!
Texture: Light, airy, and chewy – just the way these Thanksgiving rice Krispie treats should be! With a side of soft candies that pair perfectly with the chewiness!
Ease: 5/10
Pros: Minimal ingredients that come together for a fun, festive treat!
Cons: It can be a bit tedious decorating the turkey’s faces.
Would I Make This Again? Yes! This is a dessert that the kids look forward to every year.
Ingredients For Easy Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
- Unsalted Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Vanilla Extract
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- Candy Melts
- Candy Corn
- Chocolate Kisses
- Candy Eye Balls
How To Make Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then reduce the heat. Next, add in the mini marshmallows, stirring frequently until all the marshmallows have melted. Then stir in the vanilla extract gently.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from the stovetop and slowly fold in half of the Rice Krispie cereal. Then fold in the remaining cereal until it’s all fully coated.
- Spread the Rice Krispie mixture into a parchment paper-lined baking dish and gently press it down.
- Use a circular cookie cutter to cut the sheet of Rice Krispies into circles for the turkey’s bodies.
- Melt the candy melts in the microwave at intervals, stirring between each one. Dip the backs of the candy corn into the melts to use as ‘glue’. Then add them to the top of one of the circles, creating a fan shape for the turkey feathers. Repeat this process for the remaining circles.
- Press an unwrapped chocolate kiss, point-side down, into the middle of the circle rice Krispie treat using a dab of candy melt on the point to help secure the head.
- Add a dollop of candy melt ‘glue’ to the back of the edible eyes and one candy corn, and make a face on the chocolate kiss. Repeat these steps for each turkey.
- Allow the candy melts to dry and the candies to set. Enjoy!
Rebecca’s Tips For Perfect Turkeys
- Cooking Spray – Coat your hands with cooking spray to prevent your fingers from sticking to the mixture. This will make it easier to handle and press into the pan.
- Low and Slow – Be sure to melt the marshmallows low and slow. Overcooking the mixture could lead to rubbery turkey rice Krispie treats.
- Press Gently – When putting the mixture into the pan be very careful not to press it down too hard. If the treats become too compacted, they’ll turn out too hard.
- Let Them Rest – I’d suggest allowing the treats to rest in the pan before cutting them out with the cookie cutter. If they’re cut too soon, they may not hold their shape.
- Food Coloring – For colored turkey bodies, you can add gel food coloring to the rice Krispie mixture.
- Cookie Cutter – I prefer using a 2-inch cookie cutter. I find it yields the best-sized turkey rice Krispie treats, but feel free to experiment with different sizes!
How To Store Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
Store these turkey rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. Try to avoid stacking the turkeys in a deep container to prevent the edible decorations from being damaged.
More Thanksgiving Recipes:
- Turkey Cupcakes – An easy holiday treat made from a doctored-up cake mix!
- Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies – Made with refrigerated cookie dough, candy, and melted chocolate!
- Autumn Punch – This reader favorite 5-star recipe is simple AND delicious!
- Festive Pumpkin Dinner Rolls – Fluffy yeast dinner rolls made into the shape of pumpkins!
- Easy Turkey Cheese Ball – A fun holiday no-bake dessert that everyone will love!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Large saucepan or dutch oven
- Rubber Spatula
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Small microwaveable bowl
- Spoon
- Serrated knife
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 7 cups mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- ½ cup candy melts
- 91 pieces candy corn
- 15 chocolate kisses unwrapped
- 30 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, reduce the heat to low and add the mini marshmallows. Stir frequently until the marshmallows have melted. Once melted, add the vanilla extract and stir gently into the melting marshmallow mixture. Do not allow the mixture to burn.6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 7 cups mini marshmallows, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and slowly fold half of the Rice Krispie cereal. Once coated, add the remaining cereal and gently fold until all the cereal is coated. Fold gently so as not to crush them.6 cups rice krispie cereal
- Spread the mixture into a parchment paper-lined 9×13-inch cookie pan. Gently press the mixture evenly into the pan. Use a greased rubber spatula or greased hands for best results. Be careful not to smash or heavily press, as this will cause your treats to be chewy and tough.
- With a 2-inch circular cookie cutter, cut out 15 circles. These will be the bodies of the turkeys. Discard the excess from the cuts or save them in an airtight container for snacking.
- Next, melt the candy melts in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one until smooth. Take six candy corns and dip the backs in the melts to use as “glue” and add them to the top of one of the circles, creating a fan shape for the turkey feathers. Repeat for the remaining circles.½ cup candy melts, 91 pieces candy corn
- Then take an unwrapped chocolate kiss and press it point-side down into the middle of the rice krispie treat using a dab of candy melt on the point for securing the head.15 chocolate kisses
- Add a dollop of candy melt “glue” to the back of 2 edible eyes and 1 candy corn, and make a face on the chocolate kiss. Repeat these steps for each turkey. Allow about 5 minutes for the candy melt to dry and the candies to set.30 candy eyeballs, 91 pieces candy corn
Notes
- Cut a piece of wax paper about the size of your baking pan, lightly spray one side with a cooking spray, and press the rice krispie mixture evenly into the baking pan.
- Be sure to melt marshmallows low and slow. Do not overheat the marshmallow mixture.
- Do not press too hard when pressing the rice cereal into the baking pan. Pressing too hard will result in a chewy treat.
- Store at room temperature in an air-tight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
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