Okay, so I have to show you my absolute favorite holiday gimmick: these rice krispie turkey legs. They look so silly and over-the-top, but they’re the one thing everyone remembers. Forget the fancy desserts, this is what disappears from the table first every time. They’re just pure, goofy fun and honestly so much easier to make than they look.
What You’ll Need: Ingredients for Your Turkey Legs
You probably have most of this stuff already. Nothing wild going on here:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces of mini marshmallows (that’s about 6 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
- 12 pretzel rods
- 12 ounces vanilla melting wafers (or just plain white chocolate chips)
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Let’s Get Cooking: Step-by-Step Instructions
Don’t let the shape fool you, making these is a breeze. Here’s the breakdown on how I get these rice krispie turkey legs done:
Step 1: Get a big pot out and melt your butter on low heat. Throw in all the mini marshmallows and just keep stirring. You’re looking for a smooth, melted goo with no lumps. Then kill the heat.
Step 2: Now add the vanilla and salt and give it one more good stir.
Step 3: Time to pour in the Cocoa Krispies. Fold them in gently so you don’t smash the cereal to dust. Just make sure everything is coated.
Step 4: Definitely butter your hands or use non-stick spray for this next part, otherwise it’s a sticky mess. Grab a handful of the mixture and mold it onto the end of a pretzel rod to make that drumstick shape.
Step 5: Put your finished turkey legs on a sheet of parchment paper. Just let them sit on the counter for a half-hour or so to set up.
Step 6: Melt your vanilla wafers in the microwave. Do it in short 20-second bursts and stir in between so it doesn’t burn. Dip the bare pretzel end in the melted white stuff to make the little “bone.”
Step 7: Let them sit on the parchment paper again until that white coating is totally hard.
Why I’m Obsessed With These Rice Krispie Turkey Legs!
Look, I make these rice krispie turkey legs every single year, and they never get old. They’re just goofy and delicious. Honestly, It’s the best no-bake thing you can bring to any get-together because people just light up when they see them. If you end up making a batch, drop a comment below. I want to know if they caused as much of a stir at your table as they do at mine.
Rice Krispie Turkey Legs
The cutest no-bake treat ever! These goofy and fun rice krispie turkey legs are so easy to make and are the first thing to disappear from the table. A guaranteed hit with everyone.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- A 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A half teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
- 12 pretzel rods
- A 12 ounce bag of vanilla melting wafers or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Take a big bowl and melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until you get a smooth mix. Turn off the heat.
- Add the vanilla and salt and mix it up good
- Gently mix the cocoa crispies. Just cover them quickly without breaking them.
- Grease your hands with butter well so the mixture doesn’t stick. Grab a handful of the mix and squeeze it around the pretzel stick to shape it like a drumstick.
- Put them all on parchment paper and just let them sit for about a half hour to get firm
- Melt the white waffle in the microwave. Do it in short bursts so it doesn't burn. Dip the end of a regular pretzel to make it look like a bone.
- Let them sit on the paper again until the white part hardens completely.
Notes
- Using fresh marshmallows makes a big difference because they melt better.
- Work a bit faster while mixing because it starts to harden.
- If the white paint is too thick, just add a tiny bit of ghee, don’t use water.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per ServingCalories 358Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 16mgSodium 378mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 1gSugar 28gProtein 3g