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!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Additional Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Rice Krispie Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas rice krispie treats, no bake christmas treats
Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper. set aside.
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.
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.
Allow krispie treats to set for at least one hour, at room temperature. Slice treats horizontally in half, then cut into triangles.
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").