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Colorful and festive Christmas Rice Krispie Treats decorated with holiday sprinkles.

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Quick and festive rice krispie treats perfect for holiday gatherings, combining soft marshmallow goodness with colorful decorations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons butter Use unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 1 bag mini marshmallows Use regular size if mini is not available.
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal Store brand can be used.
Decorating Ingredients
  • 1 cup red and green sprinkles Classic holiday colors.
  • 1 cup mini M&M's For decorating tree shapes.
  • 1 cup melted chocolate Use white or milk chocolate for dipping.
  • 3-4 drops gel food coloring Use for coloring marshmallow base.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
  2. Add mini marshmallows to the pot, stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and gently fold in Rice Krispie cereal until well combined.
  4. If coloring the mixture, add gel food coloring now and stir until evenly colored.
  5. Press the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish using a lightly buttered spatula.
  6. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before cutting.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, cut into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutters.
  2. Decorate with melted chocolate, sprinkles, and mini M&M's as desired.
  3. For best results, add decorations immediately after shaping while chocolate is still wet.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature with parchment paper between layers to maintain softness. Can be made a day in advance. Ensure to use low heat to prevent scorching marshmallows.