Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    184 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

These festive Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for parties, goodie bags, and even your Christmas cookie plate. Start with my basic bar recipe and customize them with frosting, candy, and snacks to make your favorite Christmas designs.

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Ingredients

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For the rice krispies:

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks) plus more for buttering the pan
  • 2 (12 ounce) bags marshmallows (see note 1)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal

For decorating:

  • chocolate frosting (see note 2)
  • green frosting
  • red frosting
  • white frosting
  • Candy Eyeballs
  • M&M candies
  • pretzel sticks
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Instructions

  1. Butter a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven (at least 5 quarts) over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted, about 3 minutes.
  2. Continue cooking butter, stirring constantly, until the milk solids turn golden and the butter darkens slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes longer. Do not walk away as you want the butter to brown, not burn and turn black.
  3. Reduce heat to medium low and add marshmallows to the pot. Stir until the marshmallows have melted into the butter completely and the mixture is smooth, about 5 to 7 minutes (aim for a gentle melting and softening process).
  4. Turn off heat and stir in vanilla. Add the cereal and use a large spatula to stir gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and press down gently (but don't try to pack them in too tightly). Cool at least 30 minutes, then cut into triangles. Decorate with frosting and candy to create Christmas trees, reindeer faces, and Santa hats.

Notes

  • Marshmallows: For best results, use standard (large) marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows.
  • Frosting: If you don't want to buy colored frosting, make some by mixing vanilla frosting and food coloring.
  • Yield: This recipe will make 16 tall pieces (or less or more depending on how you cut them).
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 piece Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1751IU (35%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 piece
Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 30mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1751IU 35%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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