Easy Marshmallow Reindeer Squares!
Get ready to elevate your holiday baking with these Easy Marshmallow Reindeer Squares, a festive twist on classic rice crispy treats! Made in the Thermomix, this no-bake recipe combines the smooth, rich flavor of Heilala vanilla bean paste and quality chocolate for a treat that’s as delicious as it is adorable. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these Rudolph-inspired squares are simple to make, but full of festive flair. Whether you're preparing for a Chrissy party or a cosy night at home with the kids (or grandkids), these reindeer squares will quickly become a seasonal favourite because you have to admit, they are pretty cute!
I am not sure when rice bubbles became rice crispies in my vocabulary, but I think it was sometime around when I lived with my family in the USA as a teenager...so rice crispies they have always been for me.
Here’s a list of popular rice crispy alternatives from various countries that could be used in place of traditional rice crispies for a similar texture and crunch:
United States
Cheerios or other puffed oat cereals
Cornflakes (crushed slightly for texture)
Kix (puffed corn cereal)
United Kingdom
Weetabix Minis
Shreddies
Cheerios or other puffed oat cereals
Australia
Rice Bubbles (our version of rice crispies)
Cornflakes
Cheerios or puffed grain cereals
Canada
Crispy Rice (Canadian brands similar to Rice Krispies)
Cornflakes
Cheerios or puffed oat cereals
Japan
Puffed rice (found in many Japanese stores)
Cornflakes (often used in Japanese sweets)
Kinako puffed soy snacks (for a unique nutty flavor)
India
Puffed rice (locally called murmura or muri)
Poha chivda (flattened rice, lightly toasted for crispiness)
Cornflakes (in larger cities)
Germany
Puffed spelt (Dinkelpops, a common whole grain puff, and you gotta love THAT name!)
Cornflakes
Cheerios or similar oat-based cereals
France
Puffed rice (called riz soufflé)
Cornflakes
Muesli clusters (for a crunchy, textured variation)
Brazil
Puffed rice (arroz soprado, available in many stores)
Cornflakes
Granola clusters (for a more robust, crunchy bite)
South Africa
Rice Crispies (local brands similar to Rice Krispies)
Cornflakes
Puffed wheat or similar cereals
These alternatives should work well in recipes needing that familiar crispy, airy texture, adapting the recipe to what’s accessible locally.
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Need
- 100 Grams butter cubed BUY
- 200 Grams commercial marshmallows
- 100 Grams chocolate dark plus a little extra to act as glue BUY
- 20 Grams cocoa powder (I used dark brute) BUY
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste BUY
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 5 Cups puffed rice cereal, cocoa puffs would be even better potentially
- 16 jaffas (or other red round candy)
- googley eyes from a cake decorating supplier
- dry pretzels, they need to be larger rather than the mini's
Do
- 1
Line a slice tin with baking paper. (average size, 27.5cm x 17.5cm x 3.5cm)
- 2
Place butter, marshmallows, chocolate, vanilla and salt into Thermomix bowl. Melt 7 min/100°C/speed 2. Cool slightly before proceeding.
- 3
Place rice bubbles into a large mixing bowl. Pour over the marshmallow mix and stir to combine.
- 4
Press into prepared tin, flatten with wet hands and then score the 16 pieces that will be each reindeer. Add eyes and the jaffa noses then place the whole thing into the fridge to set for a couple of hours.
- 5
If you need to glue the noses on, (some will stick and others may not) melt a little bit of extra chocolate in the microwave and use as glue. This is also how you can stick the antlers on. You really won't see the 'glue' when they are set and finished.
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