These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect holiday treat to take to your cookie exchange and Christmas parties full of holiday cheer!
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The holiday seasons and your next holiday party call for fun and festive desserts, and there is nothing better than these Christmas Rice Krispie Treats!
Rice Krispie Treats Christmas
If your house is anything like ours during the holiday season, then you are always looking for a cute Christmas dessert to bring to the next event. Whether it's bringing something for school events (hello cake walk), classroom party, or Christmas Bake sale, these rice Krispie treats Christmas Trees are sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Kids of all ages love these delicious treats. The best part is that they are so easy to make that you can make a bunch with only simple ingredients. You can definitely get a real bang for your buck with these fun crispy treats.
This easy treat is fun and one of our absolute favorites during Christmas! Your Christmas tree Rice Krispies are sure to be the hit of the dessert table.
This recipe is based on the Best Rice Krispie Treats classic recipe.
Don't miss our other cute Christmas Rice Krispie treats that are sure to be the hit this Christmas Season including our Santa Rice Krispie Treats and our Grinch Rice Krispie Treats. As well as some other sweet treats including Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies, Christmas Snacks, Best Holiday Cookies, and Mini Gingerbread Cakes
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Ingredients
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- Mini Marshmallows
- Butter
- Candies
- Gel Food Coloring
How To Make Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
You can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post as a reference too. Here is a quick step-by-step of how this is done. So simple you are going to want to make these homemade treats every Christmas holiday from here on out.
Start by lining your 8x8 baking pan with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper. It is a good idea to then spray the bottom of the pan, bowl, rubber spatula, and knife with nonstick cooking spray. Set the baking dish to the side.
Melt butter and marshmallows in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
As soon as it is melted, remove it from the heat.
Add a few drop of gel green food coloring to the gooey marshmallow mixture till you get the color you desire.
In a large bowl, pour the rice cereal in then fold in the green marshmallow mixture.
Stir until cereal mixture is completely combined.
*Tip - If you love the really soft and gooey rice Krispie treats, add the last little bit of mini marshmallows left in the bag. This makes the absolutely best rice crispy treats EVER!!!
Grab a small ball of rice crispy mixture and roll it into a ball, then stretch out one side to make a cone tree shape. Place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Let the trees cool down for 1 hour at room temperature, then you can put them into the fridge for 1 hour. From there you can decorate with mini colorful candies, M&M's for the lights.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Rice Krispies
How do you keep Rice Krispie squares from getting hard?
The most common reason for hard rice crispy treats is that the marshmallow is overcooked. It's important to not heat the marshmallows and butter mixture on high heat or too fast. Low and slow is the best for this recipe. Once it's smooth, remove it from the heat and then fold it in the cereal.
How far in advance can Rice Krispie Treats be made?
Homemade rice Krispie treats are best enjoyed on the same day. If you are looking to make them in advance, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, then they will be good up to 3 days in advance. Knowing how delicious they are, they may not last that long.
Can you Freeze Rice Crispy Treats?
They are definitely the best same day and at room temperature, but if stored between parchment paper and in an airtight container, they can be stored in the freezer for up to six weeks.
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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 5 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 6 Cups Mini Marshmallows
- ⅓ Cup Unsalted Butter
- Colorful Candies or M&M's for decorations
- Green Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Start by lining your 8x8 baking pan with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper. It is a good idea to then spray the bottom of the pan, bowl, rubber spatula, and knife with nonstick cooking spray. Set the baking dish to the side.
- Melt butter and 5 cups of marshmallows in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- As soon as it is melted, remove it from the heat.
- Add a few drops of gel green food coloring to the gooey marshmallow mixture till you get the color you desire.
- In a large bowl, pour the rice cereal in then fold in the green marshmallow mixture.
- Stir until it is completely combined.
- *Tip - If you love the really soft and gooey rice Krispie treats, add the last little bit of mini marshmallows left in the bag. This makes the absolutely best rice crispy treats EVER!!!
- Grab a small ball of rice crispy mixture and roll it into a ball, then stretch out one side to make a cone tree shape. Place on the parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Let the trees cool down for 1 hour at room temperature, then you can put them into the fridge for 1 hour. From there you can decorate with mini colorful candies, and M&M's for the lights.
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