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Christmas Rice Krispie Christmas Trees

Christmas Rice Krispie treats are cut into festive trees, then drizzled with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles. The cereal-and-marshmallow mixture cools into a firm, chewy slab that’s easy to shape with a cookie cutter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Make the treats
  • 1 tsp nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp green gel food coloring
  • 6 cup crispy rice cereal
Decorations
  • 0.5 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch pan
  • 1 3-inch tree-shaped cookie cutter
  • 1 microwave

Method
 

Make the treats
  1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. Coat the parchment, a large heatproof spatula, and a 3-inch tree-shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray.
  3. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
  4. Add the marshmallows and stir for 4 to 6 minutes until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and food coloring.
  6. Fold in the cereal until evenly coated.
  7. Press the mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer without packing it tightly.
  8. Let it cool at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes until firm.
  9. Lift the slab out using the parchment overhang and cut out 12 trees with the greased cookie cutter.
Decorate the trees
  1. Put the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50% power in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the trees and immediately add the sprinkles.
  3. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

For neat shapes, press the mixture into an even layer without packing it tightly. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; these trees can be frozen. For a dairy-free variation, use dairy-free butter and dairy-free white chocolate chips.