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Rice Krispie Christmas Trees Recipe

These adorable Rice Krispie Christmas Trees are sure to put a smile on anyone's face this holiday season. Perfect for holiday party, and simple to make.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • green food coloring
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decorations
  • Sprinkles
  • Mini M&M's candies or Sixlets
  • powdered sugar for snow
  • White decorator icing
  • Mini Peanut Butter Cup or Tootsie Roll for trunk

Instructions

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  1. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Or, put the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Then microwave the butter for 1 minute. Stir and continue to microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
  3. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
  4. Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and add in vanilla extract. Then add a few drops of green food coloring. Mix, adding more food coloring until you reach the desired shade of green.
  5. Put the Rice Krispies cereal in bowl. Add the marshmallow mixture and stir until it is evenly coated.
  6. Let it cool for about 5 minutes or until you can easily handle the mixture.
  7. Spray your hands with nonstick spray and shape about ⅓ - ½ cup of the Rice Krispie mixture into a cone/tree shape. Press them together firmly.
  8. Set on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining mixture.
  9. The trees will still be sticky. You can decorate them right away or wait until they harden.
  10. To decorate them right away, roll the trees in sprinkles. Or gently push M&Ms or Sixlets into the trees for ornaments. Sprinkle them with powdered sugar for a snowy look.
  11. Or let the Christmas trees harden for about 60 minutes. Then use small dabs of white icing to attach candy to the trees. Use the frosting to add garlands.
  12. Add a candy star on top of the trees. Or use a mini peanut butter cup or tootsie roll and attach a trunk on the bottom.

Notes

  • Check a convenience store if you can't find mini M&Ms at your grocery store.
  • Make sure you spray or butter your hands before shaping, or you will end up with a sticky mess.
  • You can also roll them into balls and call them ornaments. This is easier for young kids than a Christmas tree shape.
  • Check a convenience store if you can't find mini M&Ms at your grocery store.
  • Make sure you spray or butter your hands before shaping, or you will end up with a sticky mess.
  • You can also roll them into balls and call them ornaments. This is easier for young kids than a Christmas tree shape.

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 75mg (3%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 840IU (17%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 840IU 17%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 3mg 17%

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