Description
Bring the easiest, most nostalgic holiday treat to your cookie table with these chewy and festive Rice Crispy Treats, perfect for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows (about one standard bag)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup green and red sprinkles or Christmas nonpareils
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or holiday candies for topping
- Optional: 1/4–1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (if using, use less – it’s potent)
Instructions
- Prepare pan: line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly spray or butter it.
- Melt: in a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Off heat: stir in vanilla and salt. Add cereal and gently fold until fully coated.
- Transfer: press into the prepared pan using parchment or a buttered spatula; decorate with sprinkles.
- Cool: let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate for 10–15 minutes).
- Cut: remove from pan and cut into 16 bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
For clean cuts, use a knife dipped in hot water. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Christmas, Rice Crispy Treats, holiday dessert, no-bake treat, festive recipe