Festive Green Rice Krispie Christmas Tree Treats Recipe
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats. Buttery, gooey marshmallow treats are tinted green and shaped into charming Christmas trees, then decorated with pretzel sticks as trunks and colorful sprinkles for a cheerful finish. Perfect for holiday parties, kid-friendly gatherings, or as a fun seasonal dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces marshmallows (1 bag)
- 3 drops green gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decorations
- 12 pretzel sticks
- Christmas sprinkles (quantity as desired)
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the marshmallow mixture: In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter completely. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
- Add color and flavor: Stir in the green gel food coloring drop by drop until you achieve a vibrant Christmas tree green color. Add the vanilla extract and mix well to incorporate flavor evenly.
- Combine with cereal: Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated without breaking the cereal.
- Mold the trees: Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray and shape the mixture into small cone-shaped Christmas trees. Set each one on a parchment-lined tray or plate.
- Add decorations: Insert a pretzel stick into the bottom center of each tree to serve as the trunk. Drizzle or dip parts of the trees in melted white chocolate, then immediately sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles for festive decoration.
- Let set: Allow the treats to cool and set completely at room temperature (about 30 minutes) before serving to ensure they hold their shape.
Notes
- Use a large non-stick pot to prevent marshmallows from sticking and burning.
- Grease your hands to make shaping easier and to prevent sticking.
- For extra stability, press the pretzel stick gently but firmly into the base when shaping the trees.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to substitute white chocolate with colored candy melts to match various holiday color themes.
Keywords: Christmas tree treats, Rice Krispie treats, holiday desserts, marshmallow treats, festive snacks