Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Turkey Legs with Pretzel Bones
Festive no-bake treats that transform crispy chocolate cereal into realistic turkey leg shapes with pretzel rod bones. The chocolate-marshmallow mixture binds cocoa krispies into moldable clusters, while white chocolate-dipped pretzel ends create convincing bone effects with mini marshmallow joints. Perfect for Thanksgiving parties, kid-friendly holiday gatherings, or creative potluck contributions. These playful treats offer familiar Rice Krispie flavors in an unexpected presentation that delights both children and adults.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Cocoa Krispies Cereal or other crispy chocolate rice cerealregular Rice Krispies1:1gluten-free
loses chocolate flavor
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 16 ounce package large marshmallowsmini marshmallows3:1 by volumestandard
longer melting time
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
- 16 mini marshmallows
- 8 6-inch pretzel rodslollipop sticks1:1gluten-free
less realistic
Instructions
- 1
Pour cereal into large mixing bowl and set aside
- 2
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat
- 3
Add large marshmallows to pot and stir until melted and smooth
- 4
Add mini marshmallows and stir until melted
- 5
Turn off heat
- 6
Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal and stir to combine
- 7
Melt white chocolate in microwave for 1 minute until smooth
- 8
Dip one end of pretzel rod into chocolate to coat about 1/2 inch up
- 9
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and attach two mini marshmallows to form bone end
- 10
Allow chocolate to set
- 11
Dip marshmallow end of pretzel into chocolate again to coat halfway up rod
- 12
Place on baking sheet to set
- 13
Coat hands with cooking spray and form 3/4 cup cereal mixture into turkey leg shape
- 14
Press hole into narrow end to fit pretzel rod
- 15
Insert pretzel rod and press cereal mixture to form around pretzel
- 16
Return to baking sheet and repeat with remaining pretzels
- 17
Allow to cool to room temperature
Tips
Spray hands frequently with cooking spray to prevent mixture from sticking while shaping turkey legs
Work quickly when forming shapes as mixture becomes harder to mold as it cools
Store completed turkey legs in single layer to prevent sticking together
Good to Know
airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
can be made 1 day ahead
room temperature
Common Mistakes
coat hands with cooking spray to avoid sticky mixture
work quickly while mixture is warm and moldable
allow chocolate to fully set before final assembly
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
loses chocolate flavor
less realistic
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use regular Rice Krispies instead of chocolate ones?
Yes, substitute regular Rice Krispies in equal amounts, though you'll lose the chocolate flavor that makes these treats more turkey leg-like in color.
What if my cereal mixture gets too hard to shape?
Warm the mixture slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to make it more pliable, then coat hands with cooking spray before shaping.
How long will these keep at room temperature?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep in single layer to prevent sticking together.