Save Festive, fun, and easy-to-make treats shaped like Christmas trees, perfect for holiday gatherings or family activities. These sweet, crunchy snacks are coated in green-tinted marshmallow and decorated with colorful candies.
This is always a hit at our holiday parties and gets everyone involved in the decorating.
Ingredients
- Main Mixture: 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 3 cups mini marshmallows, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, Green food coloring
- Decorations: 1/3 cup mini M&Ms or colored sprinkles, 12 small star-shaped candies or yellow M&Ms
- Optional: 12 pretzel sticks (for tree trunks), Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper for shaping
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Step 2:
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and several drops of green food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired shade.
- Step 3:
- Add Rice Krispies cereal and quickly fold until fully coated.
- Step 4:
- Let the mixture cool for 1&ndash2 minutes (so its not too hot to handle but still pliable).
- Step 5:
- Coat your hands with nonstick spray or lightly butter them. Shape the mixture into 12 cone-shaped trees.
- Step 6:
- If using pretzel sticks, gently insert one into the base of each tree for a trunk.
- Step 7:
- Decorate the trees with mini M&Ms or sprinkles as ornaments, and press a star-shaped candy or yellow M&M on top of each tree.
- Step 8:
- Place on parchment paper and let set at room temperature for 15&ndash20 minutes until firm.
Save Making these treats is a memorable holiday tradition that brings the family together around the kitchen.
Required Tools
Large saucepan, Mixing spoon, Measuring cups and spoons, Parchment paper or nonstick spray, (Optional) Star-shaped cookie cutter for candies
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (butter), gluten (if using standard pretzel sticks), and soy (in some candies). Contains possible traces of nuts and gluten depending on candy brands. Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 125. Total Fat: 3 g. Carbohydrates: 25 g. Protein: 1 g
Save These treats add a festive touch to any holiday spread and are fun for all ages to make.
Recipe FAQ
- → What cereal is best for these treats?
Rice Krispies cereal works best due to its light, crispy texture that holds well when combined with melted marshmallows.
- → How can I make the treats green?
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture until the desired shade is reached.
- → What can I use to decorate the treats?
Mini M&Ms, colored sprinkles, and small star-shaped candies are perfect for adding colorful decorations.
- → Is there a way to make the treats easier to shape?
Greasing your hands with nonstick spray or butter helps prevent sticking and allows for smoother shaping.
- → How long do these sweet treats last?
Stored in an airtight container, they keep fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature.