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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Give your Rice Krispies Treats an easy holiday makeover! These big, thick crispy treats are irresistible!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12 treats
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows approximately 6 cups
- 1 tablespoon half and half milk can also be used
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups M&M candies
- 3 tablespoons Christmas colored sprinkles
- 1 tablespoon red and green sprinkle sugar
Instructions
- Melt butter on low heat in large pot or dutch oven. Add marshmallows, stirring often, until smooth and melted. Mix in half and half and remove from heat.
- Add in cereal, candies, sprinkles, and sugar and mix until mixture comes together. Press mixture evenly into an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Add more sprinkles and sugar to top if desired. Allow to cool completely, then cut into squares with sharp knife.
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Notes
- This recipe can be made in a 9x13 inch pan, which will give you more traditional sized treats.
- To prevent hands from sticking to treats, place a piece of parchment, waxed paper, or plastic wrap on top before pressing into pan.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best flavor. You can also wrap individually in plastic wrap.
Nutrition Information
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
38mg
(2%)
Potassium
14mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.