Pin 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 recipe brings joy to our family during the holiday season and is always a hit with kids and adults alike.
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 2 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 20 minutes until firm.
Pin Making these together has created wonderful holiday memories for our family across the years.
Notes
For easier shaping work quickly and keep your hands greased You can use melted white chocolate to help decorations stick if needed Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Required Tools
Large saucepan Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Parchment paper or nonstick spray Optional Star-shaped cookie cutter for candies
Nutritional Information
Calories 125 Total Fat 3 g Carbohydrates 25 g Protein 1 g per treat
Pin These treats are a festive addition to any holiday table and sure to delight guests.
Recipe FAQ
- → What cereal is used in these treats?
Rice Krispies cereal provides a crunchy texture and light base for the treats.
- → How is the green color achieved?
Green food coloring is added to the melted marshmallow mixture to give the treats a festive tree-like appearance.
- → Can the decorations be customized?
Yes, colorful mini candies and star-shaped sweets decorate the trees, but you can substitute with your favorite small candies or sprinkles.
- → Are pretzel sticks necessary?
Pretzel sticks are optional and used to represent tree trunks, adding a salty crunch complementing the sweet treats.
- → How should these treats be stored?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to three days.