Description
Delightfully festive and colorful, these Christmas Krispies Treats combine the classic chewy texture of marshmallow and crispy cereals with a holiday twist. Featuring a mix of rice krispies and rice chex cereals, loaded with Christmas M&Ms and holiday sprinkles, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet seasonal snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare baking sheet: Premeasure all ingredients before you begin cooking to ensure smooth preparation. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with non-stick spray; set this aside for later use.
- Melt marshmallows and butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter along with the salt and 8 cups of mini marshmallows over low to medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Add vanilla and cereals: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Then immediately add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows along with the rice krispies and rice chex cereals. Stir thoroughly until all the cereals are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Fold in candies and sprinkles: Gently and quickly fold in the Christmas M&Ms and holiday sprinkles to incorporate them without melting the candy colors.
- Transfer to baking dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle extra M&M’s and holiday sprinkles on top for garnish. Using parchment paper or greased hands, gently press the mixture evenly into the pan, being careful not to press too hard to avoid making the treats tough.
- Set and cut: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm. Once set, remove from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- Salted butter can be used as a substitute for unsalted butter if preferred.
- Corn Chex cereal may be used instead of rice Chex, but avoid using wheat Chex to maintain texture.
- Add the M&M’s towards the end of mixing to prevent their colors from bleeding into the marshmallow mixture.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to avoid creating tough, hard treats.
- Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
