Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats: The Best Holiday Treats for Family Fun
Celebrate the holiday season with these delightful Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats that are perfect for family fun and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 treats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Assorted candies for decoration
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla extract and a few drops of green food coloring to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until the color is evenly mixed.
- Gradually add Rice Krispies cereal, stirring until well coated.
- Using buttered hands, shape the mixture into Christmas tree shapes. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet to cool and set.
- Decorate the cooled trees with assorted candies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Try using different food colorings to create a variety of colored trees.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats, holiday treats, family fun