Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats Kids Will Love

Looking for a Christmas treat that’s cute, easy, and kid-approved? These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats turn simple snacks into sweet little reindeer with chocolate frosting, pretzel antlers, and red candy noses. In this post, you’ll get the full recipe and tips to make your own festive treats everyone will love.

Making Christmas treats is one of my favorite holiday traditions, especially with kids in the kitchen. But with everything going on in December, it’s hard to fit in anything too complicated.

These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are perfect because they use store-bought squares, so you can skip straight to the fun part—decorating! And since kids love Rudolph, they’re going to be all in on this festive snack.

Need more Rudolph treats? Try our Graham Cracker Reindeer Treats

Ingredients Needed

• Rice Krispie Treats: These form the base of each reindeer
• Chocolate Frosting: Works as both decoration and edible glue to hold everything in place. Use store-bought or make your own.
• Pretzels: Create the reindeer’s antlers and add a fun salty crunch.
• Candy Eyes: Bring the reindeer faces to life and make them extra cute.
• Red Gum Balls: Serve as Rudolph’s bright red nose for a fun, festive touch.

How to Make Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Gently push a paper straw into each Rice Krispie treat to make them easy to hold!

Spread a layer of chocolate frosting over the top of the square. This will be your sticky canvas for decorating.

Press one pretzel into each top corner to make the cutest little reindeer antlers.

Stick on two candy eyes just below the antlers. Suddenly your reindeer have personality!

Place a red gum ball right in the center to create the classic Rudolph look.

Give them a few minutes for the frosting to firm up—then they’re ready to serve, share, or snack on!

Variations To Try

If you’d like to customize your Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats:

• Make your own Rice Krispie squares from scratch instead of using store‑bought ones for a softer, homemade feel.
• Swap the red gum ball nose for a red M&M to give each treat a shiny, classic Rudolph look.
• Use popsicle sticks instead of paper straws to turn these festive treats into sturdy pops—especially great for little hands.

Feel free to mix and match these ideas to fit your time, supplies, and personal flair!

This treat is part of my Christmas Recipe collection. You can find all my Holiday & Seasonal Recipes here, or head to the Kid-Friendly Recipes resource hub for everything in one place.

Use The Treats As Fun Gifts

These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are so simple that kids can make them with very little help—and they’re just as fun to give as they are to eat!

Just slip each finished treat into a clear bag and tie it closed with a festive ribbon. Reindeer Rice Krispie treats make sweet homemade gifts for friends, classmates, or neighbors.

Making these treats is also a great project for groups—perfect for classroom parties, youth groups, playdates, or holiday crafting afternoons.

Our Reindeer Rice Krispie treats are a fun, festive snack that’s easy enough for kids to make. Whether you’re prepping for a party or creating sweet holiday gifts, this treat brings plenty of cheer with minimal fuss. Don’t forget to print the recipe, give it a try. Save a pin so you can find it again next Christmas!