Description
A festive twist on a classic treat, these Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and colorful sprinkles, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Rice Krispies cereal and mix thoroughly until coated.
- Allow to cool slightly, then fold in sprinkles.
- Grease hands and shape mixture into balls.
- Place shaped balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best flavor and texture. Let the mixture cool slightly before shaping to prevent burns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg