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Christmas Dessert Recipes, Christmas Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes · September 15, 2023

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

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The Best Christmas Rice Krispies

Make these bright festive rice krispie bars for the holidays! They are delicious and the kids love them! If you don’t like sprinkles you can always leave them out and just use m&ms. Make sure to ty our santa hat rice krispie treats and christmas tree rice krispies too!

FAQs:

  1. What will I need to complete this recipe?
    1. You will need the following ingredients:
      1. Unsalted butter: We use butter to enhance the flavor of these treats and assist in melting the marshmallows.
      2. Kosher salt: Salt elevates the flavor profile of this recipe. We love to bake with kosher salt, which is less refined and usually doesn’t contain additives like anti-clumping or anti-caking agents.
      3. Mini marshmallows: This recipe uses 8 cups of mini marshmallows. We prefer mini marshmallows for their ease of melting.
      4. Pure vanilla extract: Vanilla elevates the flavor of these yummy treats.
      5. Rice Krispie cereal: This recipe uses 8 cups of your favorite puffed rice cereal.
      6. Red and green M&M’s: M&M’s add texture, color, and flavor to this recipe.
      7. Sprinkles: We love Christmas nonpareils and red and green sprinkles for these treats! You can use your favorite holiday sprinkles.
    2. You will need the following supplies:
      1. Measuring spoons
      2. Measuring cups
      3. Mixing bowls
      4. 9 x 13-inch baking dish
      5. Parchment paper
      6. Large pot or Dutch oven
      7. Rubber spatula
  2. How do I store my Christmas Rice Krispie Treats? Store your treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  3. Can I make substitutions?
  4. Unsalted butter and kosher salt: You can substitute the unsalted butter and kosher salt with salted butter. Eliminate the kosher salt from the recipe if you replace it with salted butter.

You could also roll these into ball shapes for gifts too like little christmas ornaments!

Enjoy!

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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Course Dessert
Keyword rice krispies, rice krispies treats
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Rest Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 45 minutes minutes
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 1 ¼ cups 1 cup + ¼ cup red and green M&M’s, divided
  • 3 tablespoons 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoons Christmas nonpareils, divided
  • 3 tablespoons 2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon Christmas sprinkles, divided

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter and ½ teaspoon kosher salt using a large pot or Dutch oven over low-medium heat. Once melted, add 8 cups of mini marshmallows and continue to stir until melted. Then add ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract and stir until combined. Don’t allow the mixture to burn in the bottom of the pot.
  • Once melted, remove from heat and slowly fold 8 cups of rice krispie cereal into the mixture. Once coated, add the remaining cereal and gently fold until all the cereal is coated. Fold gently so as not to crush the cereal.
  • Fold in 1 cup of red and green M&M’s, 2 tablespoons of Christmas nonpareils, and 2 tablespoons of red and green sprinkles.
  • Spread the rice krispie mixture into a parchment paper-lined 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Gently press the mixture evenly into the pan. Be careful not to smash or heavily press, as this will cause your treats to be chewy and tough.
  • Top with ¼ cup red and green M&M’s, 1 tablespoon of Christmas nonpareils, and 1 tablespoon of Christmas sprinkles. Allow 30 – 45 minutes for the treats to rest before serving.
  • Cut into 15 equals treats. Serve and ENJOY!

Notes

– Pro Tip: Press the mixture into the 9 x 13-inch baking dish using wax or parchment paper.
– Melt the butter and marshmallows low and slow, continuously stirring while melting.
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