A classic treat, these Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats take on a holiday look and feel for a fun Christmas baking project! The perfect treat for a holiday movie night or taking to bake sales, they're sure to be the first to disappear!
These festive holiday treats were so much fun to make! I found the little holiday chocolate in the baking aisle in the grocery store with the chocolate chips. I love how Hershey's comes out with different flavors through the holiday season.
You can add whatever small candies you have in the house for the candy garland over the icing. The kids will love adding the sprinkles!
We love easy holiday baking ideas like these butter pecan meltaway cookies and these chocolate chip M&M pudding cookies.
Why you'll love this recipe
- a fun twist on traditional rice krispie treats, these holiday treats are quick and easy to make.
- these treats are versatile and you can add your favorite holiday sprinkles, or chocolate to the top of the icing.
- they're perfect for gift-giving and selling at bake sales.
ingredients & substitutions
Looking for a full list of ingredients and instructions? Pop down to the bottom of the page for the recipe card!
- butter - you can use salted or unsalted butter for this easy recipe.
- marshmallows - you can use the large ones or the small mini marshmallows in this recipe.
- holiday Rice Krispie cereal (or plain cereal)
- powdered sugar - for the icing. You can also use the canned icing and pipe it though an icing bag!
- milk - for mixing into the icing. I use 1% milk, or you can use 2% or whole milk as well.
- candy or sprinkles for decorations
Can I make rice krispie treats with marshmallow fluff?
You can! I have a quick and easy recipe for making rice krispies with marshmallow fluff (the store-bought kind) that is a great substitute for marshmallows if you don't have any in your pantry.
How to make Christmas tree rice krispie treats
This recipe has 4 easy steps:
1 - Melt the butter
2 - Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
3 - Add the Rice Krispies and stir until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
4 - Spread evenly into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
5 - Cut cooled square into tree shapes with cookie cutter (or use your favourite shape)! Prepare icing and pipe onto trees and add sprinkles!
How to store rice krispie treats
Store Rice Krispie treats in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. Storing the treats is never usually an issue at our house if you get what I'm saying - they usually disappear long before I have to think about storage!
These treats also freeze well in a freezer-safe container between layers of parchment paper for up to two months.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should use salted butter for rice krispie treats or you can use unsalted butter if that is what you have on hand. Either one will work with a rice krispie treats recipe.
Yes, you can use either a 9x9-inch baking dish or a 9x13-inch baking dish.
My top tips for making this recipe
Be patient when you're melting the marshmallows. Trying to speed up the process by turning up the heat too high will results in hard Rice Krispie treats and we don't want that!
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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
A classic treat, these Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats take on a holiday look and feel for a fun Christmas baking project! The perfect treat for a holiday movie night or taking to bake sales, they're sure to be the first to disappear!
Ingredients
¼ cup butter
250 g marshmallows (about 40)
6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal (Christmas or plain)
Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 4 tbsp. milk (enough to make spreadable consistency)
(or you can use canned icing)
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until all of the cereal is well-coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Use a buttered spatula to press mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Cool, then cut into shapes. I used a Christmas tree cookie cutter, or you can use any shape.
- Combine powered sugar and milk to reach a spreadable consistency. Place icing in piping bag, or ziplock bag with corner cut for easy icing. You can even use canned icing!
- Ice with desired design and add your favourite sprinkles.
Notes
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Store Rice Krispie treats in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. Storing the treats is never usually an issue at our house if you get what I'm saying - they usually disappear long before I have to think about storage!
These treats also freeze well in a freezer-safe container between layers of parchment paper for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas tree rice krispie treats
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