Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Why not dress up some regular rice krispie treats for the holidays. These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats can easily be a last minute addition to a cookie plate through the holiday season. Using just a few basic ingredients and no baking required!
Servings: 25 rice krispie treats
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice krispie cereal
- 20 ounces marshmallows mini or large
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease and line with parchment paper a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet or pan. If using a baking sheet, make sure it's a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
- In a large pot set over medium heat, add the butter. Give a good stir and let it melt completely. This will take about 2 minutes. Add the marshmallows and stir immediately and allow the marshmallows to melt as you stir the mixture. This will take about 2 - 3 minutes. Depending on if you are using mini or large marshmallows. Instantly remove from heat once the marshmallows are melted.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt and stir. Add the cereal and stir with a wooden spoon until it's completely incorporated.
- Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking dish. This will be really sticky and you will need to scrape it out of the pot. Using the back of a wooden spoon, evenly spread out the rice krispie mixture. Flatten it out and make sure it's evenly spread out. Add sprinkles over the top.
- Leave to set for about an hour. Cut into stars and store in an airtight container. Will keep for about three days.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
TIPS FOR GETTING THESE TREATS JUST RIGHT
- Follow the recipe exactly - don't change anything. The amount of rice krispies, butter and marshmallows is key to getting these chewy and not dry. Don't add or take away anything, please!
- Use a wet spoon - to flatten out the mixture in the pan, it's best to wet the back of a spoon to make life really easy.
- Dip the cutter into water- yes, it helps in cutting the shapes.
Nutrition Facts
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Amount Per Serving (1 rice kirispie treat)
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 143mg6%
Potassium 16mg0%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 841IU17%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.