These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect shareable treat for this holiday season. Prep is super fast, and they taste so good! I love the gooey marshmallow and the crispy rice cereal with pops of chocolate and adorable red, green, and white sprinkles.
The simplicity of these marshmallow Krispie treats is definitely the best part! You don't need a lot of ingredients or effort to put them together, yet they always impress. Make them for a holiday party or wrap them and give them as homemade gifts. I find myself making holiday Rice Krispie treats every year now!
If you are looking for more homemade Rice Krispie treat desserts, you should try my Samoa Rice Krispie treats and my strawberry Rice Krispie treats. My Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats are worth taking a look at also.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's a no-bake dessert: This is a simple recipe for Christmas marshmallow treats that doesn't require any baking. It only takes a few minutes to make.
- It's customizable: You can make this recipe your own so easily! Change up the flavors or the decorations to make something completely new.
- It's easy to prepare ahead: Since these Rice Krispie holiday treats need some time to set, you can make them a few hours or even a day in advance.
Ingredients
This Christmas Krispie treat recipe consists of just 5 ingredients, making it super simple but still scrumptious!
- Butter: I like to use salted butter to balance the sweetness of the treats. If you have unsalted butter, you may add a pinch of salt or skip it. That's up to you!
- Marshmallows: I picked mini marshmallows because they melt quickly. Regular-sized marshmallows are fine, just ensure that the heat doesn't get too high so they have time to melt without burning the butter.
- Rice Krispies: Any brand of rice cereal will work great in this holiday Rice Krispie treat recipe!
- White chocolate chips: I like the pops of richness of the white chocolate chips. Plus, the white color stays true to the Christmas theme.
- Sprinkles: I chose simple red, green, and white sprinkles for these Krispie treats.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Milk chocolate chips: Swap the white chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- Try a different cereal: Try this recipe using a different cereal like Cheerios or corn flakes for a new texture.
- Switch the sprinkles: Use different color sprinkles depending on the occasion, like pastel colors for Easter or spring!
How to Make Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
These are the only steps you'll need to prepare these festive Rice Krispie treats. I recommended that you grease your 9x13 dish with nonstick cooking spray so they don't get stuck.
Step 1: Prepare the treat mixture. Melt the butter and marshmallows over medium-high heat. Then, take the pot off the heat and stir in the rice cereal and white chocolate chips.
Step 2: Combine the crust ingredients. Next, spread the mixture in the 9x13 pan and add the sprinkles on top. Allow them to cool for about 30 minutes and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Watch the heat: You don't want the butter to brown or scorch, so ensure that the heat doesn't get too high. The butter must only melt with the marshmallows.
- Ensure the marshmallows are fresh: Stale marshmallows don't melt as well as fresh ones. They become very chewy and stringy.
- Double the recipe: Making them for a crowd? Double the recipe and make a larger batch!
These adorable Grinch Rice Krispie treats are great for Christmas, too!
Serving Suggestions
- Serve a tasty holiday beverage with your Christmas treats, like holiday punch or winter sangria.
- Enjoy a scoop of gingerbread ice cream or hot chocolate ice cream on the side. You may even make a unique ice cream sandwich!
- Crack small pieces of butter toffee and add them on top before they set for a sweet and salty crunch.
Before you go, take a look at our Christmas Crack Pretzels. They're one of our newest recipes and have proven themselves to the masses. A definite treat to add to your holiday roster.
Recipe FAQs
Pack the treats loosely in the pan. If they are compacted, it can make them hard or dense.
If they are not set, then they will get stuck to the knife. If you put them in the fridge, they will become more difficult to cut through. Allow it to fully set on the counter, and then warm the blade of the knife under hot water.
Sure! Use ⅓ cup of butter and stir it in off the heat. This will keep your Krispie treats from becoming too soft or greasy.
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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt your butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the marshmallows and continue stirring until the marshmallows are completely melted.
- Remove the pot from the burner. Add the rice cereal and white chocolate chips. Fold until the rice cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Spread your rice krispie mixture into a 9x13 inch pan and then evenly spread the sprinkles on top. Let your rice krispies cool on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- When spreading the cereal mixture, pack it loosely so the treats don't become too dense or hard.
- Try this Christmas treat recipe using marshmallow fluff instead of mini marshmallows.
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best flavor and texture!
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