Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats! This delightful recipe combines gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal to create a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for sharing. Easy to make and customize, these whimsical trees are a hit at parties and family gatherings, adding a touch of joy to your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
- Edible decorations (sprinkles, candy) for embellishment
Instructions
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and gradually mix in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring until the desired green shade is achieved.
- Using buttered hands or a spatula, shape the mixture into tree forms on parchment paper.
- Decorate with sprinkles or candy before letting them cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg