Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Festive colors and extra sweetness make these simple Christmas Rice Krispie Treats a special holiday treat. It takes just minutes to mix up a batch and bring an extra touch of cheer to your Christmas celebration.
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Servings: 16
Calories: 192kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x9" Baking Dish
- Nonstick spray
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounce mini marshmallows, or jumbo marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup christmas m&ms, extra for topping
- ¼ cup christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Set aside.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot add the unsalted butter and stir until melted.
- Add the 10 ounce bag of marshmallows to the pot and continuously stir until they completely melt.
- Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring everything once again until combined.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from the heat and pour over the bowl filled with the Rice Krispies cereal. Use a large wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold the ingredients together until evenly distributed.
- While the mixture is still warm, add the mini marshmallows, christmas M&Ms, and half of the Christmas sprinkles. Fold the two together briefly so that the M&Ms don’t melt.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press into the pan evenly.
- Let the treats sit at room temperature for about an hour before eating.
- Cut and enjoy or store in a ziploc bag or a tightly sealed container for later. Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Copyright The Domestic Spoon. For educational or personal use only.
- Rice Krispies Cereal: You can also use off-brand cereal, but Rice Krispies keeps it iconic.
- Mini (or jumbo) Marshmallows: You can use regular or mini. The regular or jumbo may take longer to melt but they work just as well!
- Vanilla Extract: You could also use almond extract if you prefer or use a little bit of both. Vanilla extract helps balance all the flavors nicely
- Mix-ins: Mini marshmallows, Christmas m&ms, Christmas sprinkles are all great. Decorate with any red and green sprinkles you can find!
- Give your treats time to cool before you try to slice them!
- Slicing into these rice krispie treats while warm will make them fall apart in a sticky, gooey mess. Cool for at least an hour.
- You can make your Rice Krispie Treats thicker or thinner just depending on the pan you use. Choose a larger 13x9 inch size pan for thin rice krispie treats or an 8x8 pan for extra thick.
- To keep your rice krispie treats soft it’s important to remove your marshmallows from the heat as soon as they are melted and mix your cereal gently. You do not want to overcook your marshmallows or crush your cereal.
- Don’t use a lot of force when you press the treats into the baking pan. Gently press just until the bars come together.
- If you struggle with sticky rice krispy treats when pressing into your pan, spray a tiny bit of non-stick spray on your hands or spatula to press down. You can also use a scrap of parchment paper to help cover your hand while you press down.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 3mg
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