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Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Dessert
These Christmas Rice Krispies treats are the perfect no-bake holiday dessert idea.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make easy Christmas treats that are fun for kids and adults alike!
This recipe is quick, fun, and mess-free, making it one of the best Christmas recipes for the holiday season.
Use cookie cutters to shape the Rice Krispies into festive Christmas shapes, then add candy melts, sprinkles, and edible glitter for extra sparkle.
Whether you’re planning holiday Rice Krispie treats for a Christmas party or looking for easy Christmas dessert ideas at home, these fun little bites will be a hit.
Recipe Facts
- Makes: About 9 treats
- Cook time: 20 minutes
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups marshmallows
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup white candy melts
- Oil-based food coloring of your choice (or use pre-colored candy melts)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
- Christmas-shaped cookie cutters
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How To Make This Recipe
1- Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot.
2- Stir the mixture until super smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
3- Stir in the rice krispies cereal until fully covered.
4- Place parchment paper on a flat surface and spread the mixture into a thin rectangle.
5- Press cookie cutters into the mixture to cut out shapes.
6- Reform scraps into a block and repeat until you have used your entire rice krispies treats block.
7- Melt candy melts into a bowl in the microwave and stir until smooth. If using white and dying, separate into separate bowls, then add dye.
8- Decorate treats with candy melts, sprinkles, or glitter. Place in fridge to cool and harden.
Tips & Tricks For Success
- If you choose to use white candy melts and dye them, make sure you use oil-based food coloring. Regular water-based food coloring will NOT work and will ruin your mixture.
- When working with rice krispies treats, apply water to your hands and the tools you use. It will make separating the shapes smoother and avoid the mixture sticking to your hands.
- For simplicity, I recommend using just one shape at a time.
These Christmas Rice Krispies treats are a simple way to bring holiday cheer to your dessert table.
They’re one of the best Christmas treats for kids because they’re quick, customizable, and fun to make together.
Add them to your list of no-bake Christmas treats and enjoy festive, stress-free holiday snacking.
Happy Holidays!
