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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats – yummy rice krispies and chocolate loaded with candy for a sweet treat kids love to help make for the holidays!

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This Christmas rice krispie recipe is a super easy treat to make and is perfectly festive for the holiday season! We love to serve them at our Elf Party and they make a great addition to our Holiday Cookie Exchange.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

What are Rice Krispie Treats?

Rice krispie treats are primarily made of rice krispies cereal, melted butter and mini marshmallows. These Christmas pops are made even easier by simply using pre made cereal treats, coating them in chocolate and then covering them in candy and sprinkles.

These holiday treats are so much fun for kids of all ages to make and take to Christmas events.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

This easy holiday treat can be personalized with a wide variety of festive ingredients! Try adding: a pretzel stick for a handle, marshmallow fluff, white chocolate chips, a candy cane, red candy melts instead of green or other kinds of holiday sprinkles!

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Ingredients

How to make Christmas Tree Rice Krispies:

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Ingredients:

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Process

Tip: homemade rice krispie treats work just as well as store bought ones but using premade squares cuts out some of the work. Find the homemade recipe at the bottom of this post!

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Process

Directions:

1.  Unwrap the rice krispie treats, cut them in half on the diagonal (creating a triangle shape) and place a lollipop stick into each one.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Process

2.  In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth. Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag, cut the tip off of the bag and drizzle chocolate over the the rice krispies.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Process

3. Place the treats on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Process

4.  Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools – I like to have it ready in small bowls. Press the red balls into the chocolate so that they really “stick”. Spread the Christmas sprinkles overtop.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

5.  Place the crispy treats in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.

Tips for making these Christmas trees:

  • Use candy melts for best results, the wafer chocolate melts the best. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to other chocolate to help it melt and pour better.
  • Lay the chocolate covered treat on a parchment lined baking sheet for easy moving and transporting before the chocolate has hardened.
  • Place the chocolate in the fridge or freezer to completely cool before serving.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
  • Store these yummy treats in a large freezer bag or airtight container for up to three months at room temperature. They can also be stored in the fridge to prevent the chocolate from melting.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

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Some of my kitchen essentials:

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

These delicious treats would make a lovely hostess gift at your next holiday party. Simply wrap in wax paper, tuck into a gift bag and tie with bakers twine!

Homemade rice krispie recipe:

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Directions:

1. In large saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add rice krispie cereal. Stir until the cereal mixture is well combined.

3. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats - yummy rice krispies and chocolate loaded with candy for a sweet treat kids love to help make for the holidays!

Ingredients

  • Four Original Rice Krispie Squares (or homemade)
  • 6 oz Green Candy Melts
  • Christmas sprinkles
  • Red candy balls
  • Eight, 4" lollipop sticks (optional)

Instructions

1.  Unwrap the rice krispie treats, cut them in half on the diagonal (creating a triangle shape) and place a lollipop stick into each one.

2.  In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely smooth. Place the melted chocolate into a piping bag, cut the tip off of the bag and drizzle chocolate over the the rice krispies.

3. Place the treats on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

4.  Add candy to the melted chocolate before it cools - I like to have it ready in small bowls. Press the red balls into the chocolate so that they really "stick". Spread the Christmas sprinkles overtop.

5.  Place the crispy treats in the fridge and allow the chocolate to harden completely before serving.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 86mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g

All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.

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OMG this is AWESOME!!