These Christmas Rice Krispies Treats are a fast, no-fuss way to bring some holiday cheer to your dessert spread. They’re soft and gooey with crispy cereal and just the right pop of sweetness from M&M’s, festive sprinkles, and a drizzle of white chocolate.
This is one of those recipes that feels festive without requiring any baking or planning ahead. You can throw them together in 15 minutes with pantry staples and a bag of holiday candy. They’re perfect for last-minute parties or cookie exchanges when you want something easy that still looks fun and festive.
Helpful Tips
- Brown the butter. Letting the butter cook until golden adds extra flavor that makes a big difference.
- Fold in the M&Ms gently. If the marshmallow mixture is too hot, the candies can crack or melt.
- Let them set before cutting. Give the treats at least 30 minutes to firm up so they slice cleanly.
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Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 tablespoons salted butter cut into 6 pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows 1 package, about 4 cups
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms divided
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles divided
- 4 ounces white chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper. Lightly spray with oil or nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, gently stirring, so the butter melts evenly. The butter will begin to foam and turn golden. Turn off the heat. Stir in the vanilla.
- Return the pot to low heat. Add the marshmallows ans stir constantly until they’re all melted. You can turn off the heat about halfway through and the residual heat will melt the rest.
- Add in the Rice Krispies and gently stir until combined.
- Add in half of the M&Ms and holiday sprinkles. Stir just until incorporated or the M&Ms will start to melt. Pour the mixture into the 8×8 pan. Lightly wet your hands and gently pat the mixture down to even it out.
- Put the white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 15-second intervals until melted.
- Use a spoon to drizzle about half of the white chocolate over the treats or add the melted chocolate to a zip top bag and snip the corner to drizzle the chocolate over the top of the treats.
- Sprinkle on remaining M&Ms and sprinkles. Then continue to drizzle the chocolate over the top.
When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.