Rice Krispie Christmas Trees
Rice Krispie Christmas Trees are a festive and fun treat that is perfect for the holiday season. Grab the kids because they’ll love making these easy treats with you.
Servings: 18 trees
Calories: 109kcal
Cost: $3.55
Equipment
- baking sheet
- large saucepan
- mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
FOR THE TREES:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
FOR DECORATING: (all optional)
- Sprinkles
- Mini M&M’s candies
- Powdered Sugar for snow
- White decorator icing
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Candy for trunk
Instructions
PREP BAKING SHEET:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
MAKE TREES:
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add in vanilla extract and a very small amount of green food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
- Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
- Allow to cool about 5 minutes or until you can easily handle the mixture, but not too long or it will harden and be difficult to work with.
- Spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray and shape about ⅓ - ½ cup of the mixture into a cone/tree shape, pressing firmly together.
- The trees can be different sizes.
- Set the tree on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining mixture.
DECORATE TREES:
- After the trees have set, about 30-60 minutes, decorate them how you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tree | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg