Yield: 12 treats

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

These cute and festive Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are chewy and delicious, and topped with melted white chocolate and sprinkles for the tree's decorations! It's a perfect treat for the holidays!

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 16 ounce marshmallows (1 bag)
  • 3 drops green gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 ½ cups rice krispies cereal
  • 12 pretzel sticks
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • 4 ounce white chocolate, melted

Instructions

    1. Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper. set aside. 
    2. In a large pot, add butter and melt over low heat. Add in marshmallows and continue over low heat, stirring until marshmallows are smooth and melted.
    3. Remove from heat. Add in foold coloring and vanilla extract. Fold in cereal until completely coated! Pour into prepared baking dish. Press gently into the pan.
    4. Allow krispie treats to set for at least one hour, at room temperature. Slice treats horizontally in half, then cut into triangles.
    5. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Carefully insert one pretzel stick into the base of each triangle. Pipe melted chocolate onto each tree then add sprinkles. Set and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use fresh marshmallows and cereal for best flavor. Stale ingredients results in stale treats.
  • Store treats in airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Do not press treats TOO firmly into the baking dish as this will result in hard treats. To keep them soft, press gently (you don't want to "pack it in").
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 treat

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 374Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 458mgCarbohydrates: 70gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 5g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.

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