Description
Bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with these delightful Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats. Easy to make and visually stunning, they combine crispy Rice Krispies, sweet marshmallows, and vibrant green food coloring to create edible masterpieces that will delight both kids and adults alike. Perfect for sharing or enjoying at home, these treats will surely become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 drops green food coloring
- Edible decorations (sprinkles or small candies)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in green food coloring until evenly distributed. Fold in Rice Krispies until fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- With greased hands, shape the mixture into tree shapes on the lined baking sheet, varying sizes for visual interest.
- Decorate each tree with edible decorations before they cool completely.
- Allow the treats to set at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg