Description
Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are the perfect sweet addition to your holiday festivities. These delightful morsels combine the gooeyness of melted marshmallows with the crunch of puffed rice cereal, all adorned with colorful sprinkles that embody the spirit of the season. Ideal for parties, gift-giving, or simply as a treat for family gatherings, these treats are simple to make and promise to bring joy to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (or 1 cup mini marshmallows + 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- 1/2 cup red, green, and white nonpareils
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in puffed rice cereal until fully coated. Let it cool slightly.
- Grease hands with butter and roll the mixture into balls (about 1–1.5 inches). Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in short intervals until smooth; optionally add coconut oil for easier melting.
- Dip each ball in melted white chocolate, then sprinkle with nonpareils before chocolate sets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg