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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

These easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats use only a handful of ingredients and are the perfect dessert recipe! Quick to make and fuss-free!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword bar recipe, bars, cereal, cereal treats, Christmas, dessert, holiday, rice krispie treats, treats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Decorating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 357kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Puff Cereal like Rice Krispies
  • 1 cup frosting divided and colored white and green OR white and green candy melts

Instructions

  • 1. Prepare a half sheet pan by layering with parchment and misting with baking spray or coconut oil.
  • 2. Melt the butter in a large pot.
  • 3. Stir in the marshmallows and stir with a silicone spatula until melted.
  • 4. Working quickly, add the cereal and stir to combine fully with the melted marshmallow mixture. Transfer to your prepared dish. Gently press into an even layer.
  • 5. Allow the bars to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 6. While the treats are cooling, melt the candy melts or color your frosting.
  • 7. Slice the treats into rectangles or use a round cutter to create circles.
  • 8. Spread white frosting or chocolate onto each treat, using an angled spatula or spoon to smooth the surface.
  • 9. Place green frosting or melted chocolate into a sandwich zip top bag. Snip a small corner from the bag making it a mini piping bag.
  • 10. Gently squeeze and create the squiggle trees on top of the white frosting in the center of your treats.
  • 11. Add holiday sprinkles for a fun festive finishing touch.

Notes

  • Always butter the dish before you press down the cereal treats. This will help ensure you can get them out when you are ready to eat them.
  • Butter your fingers to help keep the marshmallows from sticking as you press them down. You could also butter a piece of wax paper and use that to press the treats as well! 
  • GENTLY press the treats down. You only want them lightly pressed into the pan. Pressing too hard will result in less gooey and more crunchy bars. 
  • Keep the bars stored in a covered container on the counter for the best shelf life.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g