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Christmas Rice Crispy Treats

Christmas Rice Crispy Treats

These Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are festive, fun, and irresistibly sweet! With chewy marshmallow cereal centers coated in smooth white chocolate and sprinkled with holiday colors, they make the perfect no-bake treat for parties, gifting, or family movie nights.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 20 treats
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows or 1 cup mini marshmallows + 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional, for smoother melting
  • 1/2 cup red, green, and white nonpareils

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and marshmallow fluff. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in the puffed rice cereal until fully coated. Let cool 2–3 minutes.
  3. Lightly grease your hands and roll the mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cool completely.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each. Add coconut oil if needed for smoothness.
  5. Dip each cereal ball in the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place back on the tray and add nonpareils immediately.
  6. Let the treats set at room temperature or refrigerate 15–20 minutes. Once firm, transfer to a serving tray or airtight container.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or peppermint extract to the marshmallow mixture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.