Bring some holiday cheer to your dessert table with these Rice Krispies Christmas trees! They are sweet, gooey, and topped with sparkling green sugar, colorful sprinkles, and a tiny star, making them perfect for toddlers and even older kids as holiday treats for at home or school parties.
Easy, cute, and festive, these Rice Krispies Christmas trees are a fun way for kids to enjoy a little holiday magic without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a platter of festive treats ready to delight young holiday fans!
Ingredients for Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- Green decorating sugar
- Nonpareils or holiday sprinkles
- Small yellow candy stars (or candy melts shaped into stars)
Step-by-Step Instructions with Pictures
In a large saucepan, add the butter and the mini marshmallows.
Melt the butter and mini marshmallows over medium-low heat and stir until completely smooth and melted.
Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix with a silicone spatula.
Mix until it reaches your desired Christmas green color.
Mix in the cereal.
Remove the cereal mixture from the heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until they’re evenly coated.
Scoop a small handful and shape it into a Christmas tree cone. Place them on a parchment paper.
Roll each cone in green decorating sugar while still sticky, then add sprinkles to look like ornaments.
Top each tree with a small yellow candy star for a festive color and let them cool completely before serving.
Tips for the Best Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
- Easy to shape: Butter your hands lightly to prevent sticking.
- Decorating fun: Mix and match sprinkles for unique designs.
- Color magic: Add more green food coloring for a deeper Christmas green.
Serving Ideas
- Holiday Gift Treats: Wrap these Rice Krispies Xmas treats in clear cellophane and tie with a festive ribbon.
- Party Table Centerpiece: Arrange on a platter for a bright, edible decoration.
- Kid-Friendly Fun: Let kids help roll the Rice Krispies holiday treats in sugar and add sprinkles.
Recipe Variations to Try
- Mini Trees: Make smaller versions for snack-size treats.
- Chocolate-Coated: Dip trees in melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Add Candy: Stick small candy pieces or edible glitter as ornaments.
Storage Tips
- Store: Keep the Rice Krispies Christmas trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Not Ideal for Freezing: The marshmallow mixture can lose its texture if frozen.
One Last Thing
These Rice Krispies holiday treats are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Quick to make, fun to decorate, and perfectly festive, they’re a cheerful addition to any Christmas dessert table. Try these cutest holiday treats once—you might end up making them every year!
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Rice Krispies Christmas Trees: Festive and Easy Holiday Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tbsp butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- Green decorating sugar
- Nonpareils or holiday sprinkles
- Small yellow candy stars (or candy melts shaped into stars)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add the butter and the mini marshmallows.4 tbsp butter, 10 oz mini marshmallows
- Melt the butter and mini marshmallows over medium-low heat and stir until completely smooth and melted.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and mix with a silicone spatula.Green food coloring
- Mix until it reaches your desired Christmas green color.
- Mix in the cereal.6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Remove the cereal mixture from the heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until they're evenly coated.
- Scoop a small handful and shape it into a Christmas tree cone. Place them on a parchment paper.
- Roll each cone in green decorating sugar while still sticky, then add sprinkles to look like ornaments.Nonpareils or holiday sprinkles, Green decorating sugar
- Top each tree with a small yellow candy star for a festive color and let them cool completely before serving.Small yellow candy stars (or candy melts shaped into stars)
Notes
- Easy to shape: Butter your hands lightly to prevent sticking.
- Decorating fun: Mix and match sprinkles for unique designs.
- Color magic: Add more green food coloring for a deeper Christmas green.
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