Begin by placing your vanilla melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on low power for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval until the mixture is smooth and glossy. This process should take about 1-2 minutes total. Set the melted wafers aside as you prepare to dip the pretzel rods.

Take your pretzel rods and gently dip them halfway into the melted candy wafers, allowing any excess to drip off. While the coating is still soft, firmly press two mini marshmallows onto the ends of each rod to create the 'bone' of your turkey leg. Place the dipped pretzel rods on a parchment-lined tray and chill in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes, or until the coating has set.

In a large pot over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the remaining mini marshmallows, stirring continuously until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat, then stir in a pinch of salt and vanilla extract for added flavor.

Once the marshmallow mixture is smooth, gently fold in the Cocoa Krispies cereal with a spatula. Be careful to mix thoroughly but gently to avoid breaking the cereal pieces. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.

With your hands slightly greased, take about ½ cup of the Rice Krispie mixture and mold it around each pretzel bone, forming the shape of a turkey leg. Ensure that the mixture adheres well to the pretzel rod.

Once all the turkey legs are shaped, set them aside to cool completely at room temperature for 10-20 minutes.