Description
These festive no-bake Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are an absolute holiday delight, combining gooey marshmallows, crunchy rice cereal, and vibrant red and green sprinkles with crushed candy canes for a sweet, cheerful treat perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (180g) rice cereal
- 4 cups (600g) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons (45g) butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (75g) red and green sprinkles
- 1/2 cup (75g) crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Quickly pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice cereal in a large bowl.
- Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Immediately sprinkle the red and green sprinkles and crushed candy canes over the top, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- Cut into squares or festive shapes using cookie cutters.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Low Heat is Key: Always melt butter and marshmallows over low heat to prevent them from becoming tough.
- Work Quickly: Marshmallow mixture sets fast, so have all ingredients ready.
- Don’t Over-Compress: Press firmly but gently into the pan for chewy treats.
- Storage Tip: Store at room temperature to keep them soft; refrigeration can make them hard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Christmas Rice Crispy Treats, festive rice crispy treats, holiday no-bake dessert, easy Christmas treats, marshmallow cereal treats, Christmas desserts, holiday sweets, quick treats, kid-friendly dessert
