Description
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are a festive no bake dessert that are great to make with the kiddos. The Holiday Rice Krispie treats are topped with m&m's, red and green sugar sprinkles and drizzled in chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, (grassfed, like kerrigold brand, is even better)
- 12 ounces Jet Puffed Regular Marshmallows (or mini marshmallows)
- 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1 teaspoon red and green (or pick one color) of sanding sugar
- 1/8 cup mini m&ms
- Optional: 20 Hershey Kisses for drizzling *I used the candy cane version, but white, milk or dark chocolate would be great too.
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper that overhangs on the two opposite sides. This makes it super easy to remove the Rice Krispies before slicing into squares.
- In a large pot over medium low heat on the stovetop, melt the butter.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted.
- Pour in the Rice Krispie cereal and fold to combine. Make sure all the cereal is coated pretty equally in marshmallow.
- Transfer the Rice Krispie mixture into the 8x8 pan. Take a large slice of parchment paper and press down to compact the treats, while flattening and spreading into the corners. Allow to cool off for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle over the red and/or green sanding sugar or sprinkles, then gently press each m&m throughout the Rice Krispie treats. Note: Make sure it's not too hot or the m&ms will melt quickly.
- Optional: Melt the Hershey kisses in the microwave or in a double boiler and transfer to a piping bag or Ziplock bag. Slice a small slit in the end of the bag.
- Drizzle the chocolate over the Rice Krispie treats. Allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Cut into 16-20 squares, depending on how large you want them. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Leave the parchment paper overhanging two sides of the 8x8 pan, so you can easily remove them.
- To flatten the Rice Krispies, press a sheet of parchment paper down onto the tops of the treats and press down firmly to make even and compact.
- Allow the Rice Krispies to cool for just a few minutes before pressing the m&ms into the treats. You want the rice krispies warm enough to stick to the m&ms, but not hot enough to melt them (which happens easily with the mini m&ms).
- When slicing into bars, try to cut around the m&ms to avoid breaking them.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American