Description
These Christmas Rice Crispy Treats with sprinkles are the perfect no-bake holiday dessert. Made with marshmallows, rice cereal, and festive sprinkles, they’re easy, fun, and perfect for parties, gifting, or a quick sweet treat. Keywords include: Christmas rice crispy treats, no-bake holiday dessert, rice krispie treats, festive cereal bars, easy Christmas snack.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 ounces mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups rice cereal
2 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter completely.
2. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gently fold in the rice cereal with a spatula until evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch pan.
6. Use a buttered spatula or clean hands to press it down evenly.
7. While warm, add sprinkles on top and gently press to set.
8. Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
9. Slice into squares and serve or wrap for gifts.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best melt and texture.
Avoid pressing too hard into the pan to keep the treats soft.
Add sprinkles while warm so they stick well without melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg