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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas Rice Krispie Treats with layers of marshmallow cream and peppermint rolled into a festive pinwheel.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 spiral treats
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal divided
- 1/2 cup butter divided
- 8 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 7 ounces marshmallow cream
- 1 cup Crushed candy canes peppermint flavored
- 3-4 drops Red food coloring
- 3-4 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Lightly grease two (2) 13x18-inch baking sheets and set aside. Divide 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal into two large mixing bowls, with 5 cups of cereal in each bowl.
- Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add 4 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Stir in 3-4 drops red food coloring until the color is evenly distributed.
- Pour the red marshmallow mixture into one of the bowls of cereal. Use a rubber spatula to stir until all of the cereal is evenly coated. Transfer the Rice Krispies mixture to one of the prepared pans and press it evenly into the pan using a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Repeat the process with the remaining 1/4 cup butter, 4 cups mini marshmallows, 3-4 drops green food coloring and pour over the remaining bowl of cereal, stirring to coat Press this second batch into the second prepared pan.
- To assemble, spread 7 ounces marshmallow cream evenly over the first sheet of Rice Krispies, covering edge to edge. Sprinkle 1 cup crushed candy canes over the marshmallow cream layer.
- To assemble and make the spirals, take one of the sheets of Rice Krispies and spread across it, from edge to edge, the 7 ounces marshmallow cream. Sprinkle across the marshmallow fluff layer the crushed up 1 cup crushed candy canes.
- Carefully place the second sheet of Rice Krispies on top of the marshmallow and peppermint layer. Use a lightly greased rolling pin to gently press the layers together.
- Starting from one long side, roll the Rice Krispies tightly, like a cinnamon roll. Once rolled, press gently to ensure all layers adhere.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into pieces of your desired thickness. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1treat
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1073IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20spiral treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1treat | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.