Rice Krispie Turkey Legs
These super-cute Rice Krispie turkey legs are a breeze to prepare and they look adorable. Everyone will want to try these on Thanksgiving
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 pretzel rods cut in half
- 10 Ounces vanilla melting wafers Ghirardelli
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- 12 Ounces mini marshmallows
- 1/2 Cup unsalted butter
- 8 Cups cereal Cocoa Krispies
Instructions
- Melt the candy wafers in a cup on low, following the package instructions, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Dip the pretzel rods into the white melts about halfway and shake off any excess.
- Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press 2 marshmallows onto the dipped end to form a bone shape and repeat to make the remaining bones.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or until set.
- Give the candy wafers a few seconds on a low power in the microwave if they’ve hardened again.
- Dip the pretzel bones again, this time coating the marshmallows.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes or until set.
- Melt the butter in a pot over a low heat and then add the rest of the marshmallows, stirring until smooth.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the salt and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the cereal gently until evenly coated.
- Set aside and allow the Cocoa Krispies mixture to cool for 5 or 10 minutes.
- Take about ⅔ cup of the cereal mixture and shape it around each of the prepared pretzel bones to get a drumstick shape.
- Put them back on the parchment paper and repeat to make the remaining turkey legs.
- Let them set for 10 to 20 minutes or until fully set, then serve.
Notes
Melting the candy wafers: Either follow the directions on the package or microwave them in a bowl or cup on a low or defrost setting, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Stop them sticking: You can spritz nonstick cooking spray on your hands or use food-safe gloves to stop the Rice Krispies sticking to them.
Let the cereal mixture cool: If you don't let the Rice Krispie mixture cool enough first, the marshmallow mixture will be too gooey to hold to the pretzel rods.
Stop them sticking: You can spritz nonstick cooking spray on your hands or use food-safe gloves to stop the Rice Krispies sticking to them.
Let the cereal mixture cool: If you don't let the Rice Krispie mixture cool enough first, the marshmallow mixture will be too gooey to hold to the pretzel rods.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 903IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 8mg
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