These Christmas Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or for a fun Christmas dessert with the kids! They have the most perfectly buttery flavor, and the right balance of textures, and are taken up a notch with holiday sprinkles, red and green M&Ms, and white chocolate. Make this easy treat in no time at all!
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Sweet, perfectly crispy, gooey, buttery, and SO delicious. This Christmas Rice Krispies Treats Recipe is one of our go-to’s for the holiday season! Whether you’re making them for holiday parties or just craving a Christmasy treat at home, this fun holiday twist on classic krispy treats looks and tastes impressive, but is incredibly easy to make. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to save for years to come!
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Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Extract – or more vanilla.
- Salt
- Crispy Rice Cereal
- Holiday Sprinkles
- Red & Green M&Ms – or any type of holiday candies!
- White Chocolate – drizzle optional
How to Make Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
While they look beautiful and festive, these Christmas Rice Krispies Treats are actually VERY easy to make! Here’s how to put this recipe together:
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a pot or large saucepan until smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract, almond extract (or more vanilla), and salt.
- Fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture, then add holiday sprinkles and M&Ms.
- Press the mixture into a pan or baking dish lined with parchment paper, then drizzle with optional white chocolate.
- Allow it to set, cut into shapes, and enjoy your festive Christmas Rice Krispies Treats!
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Tips for Homemade Rice Krispie Treats
- Feel free to melt the butter and marshmallow mixture in the microwave (in a large microwave-safe bowl) and carefully mix until smooth.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out Christmas trees for a fun shape!
- Top with melted chocolate.
- Add any other toppings you want!
How to Store
After they’ve set, it’s best to store Rice Krispies Treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They last about 2-3 days! They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or even in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or more vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 Tablespoons holiday sprinkles
- 3/4 cup red & green M&Ms
- white chocolate drizzle optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large, non-stick pot over medium-low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- Remove the pot from heat and fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool in the pan for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the holiday sprinkles and M&Ms. Gently stir to distribute them.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking pan. Lightly press it evenly using a spatula.
- Optionally, melt white chocolate and drizzle it over the top. Add extra holiday sprinkles and M&Ms.
- Place in the refrigerator to set for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, cut into squares.
- Serve and enjoy or store for later!
Notes
- Feel free to melt the butter and marshmallow mixture in the microwave (in a large microwave-safe bowl) and carefully mix until smooth.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out Christmas trees for a fun shape!
- Top with melted chocolate.
- Add any other toppings you want!
This was such a fun and festive twist to a classic treat! Turned out quick, easy and delicious; will make great gifts this holiday sesason, indeed!
I made this ricecrispes my kids had a blast . Thanks for excellent christmas edible gift idea.
So glad you enjoyed it, Swathi!