Fun & Easy Turkey Leg Rice Krispie Treats
Thanksgiving is all about family, food, and a little bit of fun, right? Well, if you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to make the holiday even more memorable—especially when it comes to the desserts! That’s where these Turkey Leg Rice Krispie Treats come in. They’re super easy to make, totally adorable, and guaranteed to get a few laughs from both the kids and adults at the table. Plus, who can resist a sweet and crispy treat shaped like a turkey leg? Let’s get into how you can whip these up in no time!
How to Make Turkey Leg Krispie Treats
Ingredients you’ll need for the turkey bones
Ingredients you’ll need for the turkey meat & gravy
Step by Step Guide
1. Begin by breaking the pretzel rods in half so that each “turkey leg” has a sturdy handle. These will be the bones for your turkey legs.
2. Melt your white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Take two mini marshmallows, dip their flat ends in the melted chocolate, and attach them to the broken end of the pretzel rod. Press gently to “glue” them together, creating a fun bone-like shape.
3. Once your marshmallow bones have set for about 10-15 minutes (either at room temperature or in the fridge), dip the whole bone—pretzel rod and marshmallows—into the remaining white chocolate. This gives them a candy coating! Place them back on the parchment paper and let them harden.
4. In a large saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat until it begins to brown slightly. Then, stir in the jumbo marshmallows and cook until they melt down into a smooth, creamy consistency. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine.
5. Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, gently folding them in until each piece is coated in the gooey marshmallow goodness. Let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to handle but still moldable.
6. Grab a small handful of the Rice Krispy mixture and mold it around the end of each pretzel rod, covering it like turkey meat on the bone. Be sure to leave the marshmallow “bone” end visible. Press firmly to make sure the cereal sticks to the pretzel rod and holds its shape. Repeat with the remaining pretzel rods.
7. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the Rice Krispy turkey legs to resemble gravy draping over the top. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving.
Serving and Storing:
Once the chocolate drizzle has set, these fun turkey leg treats are ready to enjoy! You can serve them on a platter alongside your other desserts, or even use them as a cute addition to your Thanksgiving place settings. Not only do they look festive, but they also taste amazing!
If you have leftovers (though I doubt you will!), you can store them in an airtight container for up to three days. They’re perfect for making ahead of time, so you can focus on other holiday preparations.
And there you have it! These Turkey Leg Rice Krispie Treats are sure to be a hit, whether you’re making them for a family gathering, a Friendsgiving party, or just for fun with the kids. They’re easy to make, taste incredible, and add a dash of humor to your Thanksgiving table!
So go ahead—get your turkey leg fix without ever turning on the oven.
Turkey Leg Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
For The Turkey Bones
- ½ cup white chocolate melting chips, melted
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- Pretzel rods (break in half to form the turkey leg bones)
For The Turkey Meat & Gravy
- ½ stick unsalted butter, browned
- 10 oz. bag of jumbo marshmallows
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Begin by breaking the pretzel rods in half so that each "turkey leg" has a sturdy handle. These will be the bones for your turkey legs.
- Melt your white chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Take two mini marshmallows, dip their flat ends in the melted chocolate, and attach them to the broken end of the pretzel rod. Press gently to "glue" them together, creating a fun bone-like shape.
- Once your marshmallow bones have set for about 10-15 minutes (either at room temperature or in the fridge), dip the whole bone—pretzel rod and marshmallows—into the remaining white chocolate. This gives them a candy coating! Place them back on the parchment paper and let them harden.
- In a large saucepan, melt your butter over medium heat until it begins to brown slightly. Then, stir in the jumbo marshmallows and cook until they melt down into a smooth, creamy consistency. Add the sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, gently folding them in until each piece is coated in the gooey marshmallow goodness. Let it cool for a few minutes until it’s safe to handle but still moldable.
- Grab a small handful of the Rice Krispy mixture and mold it around the end of each pretzel rod, covering it like turkey meat on the bone. Be sure to leave the marshmallow "bone" end visible. Press firmly to make sure the cereal sticks to the pretzel rod and holds its shape. Repeat with the remaining pretzel rods.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the Rice Krispy turkey legs to resemble gravy draping over the top. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving.
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