Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

5 from 48 votes

Christmas is the perfect opportunity to get creative in the kitchen and find new ways to make old treats. These Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats are fun and festive, and you don't have to put a lot of time into making them.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Marshmallows

Servings: Servings

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Laura Lynch

Equipment

Knife or christmas tree cookie cutter
Red food coloring pen

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
10 ounces marshmallow about 1 bag
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1 teaspoon green food coloring no-taste
Sprinkles and other decorations

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spray or butter the paper.
Melt the butter in a large stock pot. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir constantly until mostly melted.
Add the food coloring and stir until incorporated. Add more until you reach a dark green color.
When all the marshmallows are dissolved, take the pot off the heat and add the Rice Krispies.
Fold the cereal in with a spatula until evenly coated and mixed.
Pour the mixture onto the baking tray. Put some butter on your hands and pat down the Rice Krispies until uniform and even. Allow to cool for an hour.
Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut out the trees. Decorate as you like.

Notes

Use a fresh bag of marshmallows for this recipe. We all have half used bags in the pantry but they will not melt as well. Grab a new bag at the grocery store.

Try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallows. It adds more flavor.

You can coat your fingers or spoon in butter to keep the rice krispies mixture from sticking to your hands while you are pressing it into the baking tray. You can also wet your finger with water and press the mixture into the baking sheet both options should keep your hands clean.

Add a cup of mini marshmallows to your mixing bowl as you are stirring the cereal into the melted marshmallows. The mini marshmallows will melt and add extra little texture and chewiness.

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