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Rice Krispie Turkey Legs

Rice Krispie Turkey Legs on a white plate with other rice krispie turkey legs in the background
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These rice krispie turkey legs are a fun, no-bake Thanksgiving treat! Easy to make with simple ingredients, perfect for kids and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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EQUIPMENT

  • Large pot
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan with double boiler or microwave, to melt wafers

INGREDIENTS

  • 10 oz white melting wafers
  • 7 pretzel rods, cut in half
  • 12 oz mini marshmallows, divided (reserve 14 pieces for the bones)
  • 1 stick (½ cup) butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder, to desired color
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

  1. Fill a small saucepan a quarter of the way with water and place double boiler on top. The water should be right underneath but not touching the double boiler. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and melt the wafers until smooth.
  2. Dip pretzel rods into the melted wafers and shake off the excess.
  3. Immediately lay the dipped rods onto a lined baking sheet and stick two marshmallows on the dipped end. Place in the refrigerator to set for 5 minutes. Keep the wafers at a simmer so they stay melted and stir occasionally to prevent clumping.
  4. Take the rods and dip the again into the melted wafers.
  5. Lay the dipped rods down on lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator to set for 5 mins.
  6. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter.
  7. Stir in the cocoa powder.
  8. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
  9. Add the Rice Krispies and gently fold together until all are coated.
  10. Remove the “bones” from the refrigerator. Using gloved hands or lightly greased hands from cooking spray or vegetable oil, take about 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup worth of the Rice Krispies mixture (depending on how big you want each “turkey leg” to be) and form it into a ball. Insert one of the prepared bones into one end. Place it onto the lined baking sheet and you can continue to mold it into a turkey leg shape there. Repeat with the rest.
  11. Let set for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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