Description
Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are the quintessential festive snack, perfect for the holiday season. This delightful recipe combines gooey melted marshmallows with crispy rice cereal, all beautifully adorned with colorful sprinkles. These treats are not only easy to make but also offer a fun activity for families, especially when involving kids in the shaping and decorating process. With their chewy texture and sweet flavor, Christmas Rice Crispy Treats will quickly become a beloved favorite among family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or looking for a simple gift idea, these treats are sure to bring joy to any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows (or 1 cup mini marshmallows + ¼ cup marshmallow fluff)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
- ½ cup red, green, and white nonpareils
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract. Fold in puffed rice cereal until coated.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly, then shape into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch).
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in intervals of 20–30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each ball into the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and sprinkle with nonpareils before chocolate sets.
- Let them cool completely on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg