Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
Servings 15 people
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!
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 9x13-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.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 4mg
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