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Christmas Rice Krispie Squares

Christmas rice Krispie squares recipe for a classic treat that we all grew up with.   Make these Christmas Rice Krispies more festive with drizzled red and green candy melts.   Plus you can use popsicle sticks to make these holiday rice Krispies treats on a stick.

 

christmas rice krispie squares

 

Rice Krispie treats has been a national snack for generations.  It’s a go-to snack for busy moms and hungry kids and is very easy and cost efficient.  Throughout the years we have seen different variations of the original recipe adapted to make festive and fun holiday rice Krispies.  And we have done that today by adding red and green drizzles, sprinkles and sticks to a plain rice krispies recipe. 

 

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rice krispies treats on a stick

 

 

These Christmas rice krispies on a stick are another fun variation like our Snowmen Rice Krispie Treats that we made a few years ago.   

 

Christmas Rice Krispie Squares Recipe:

 

Ingredients for Christmas Rice Krispies

 

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2- 10 ounce packages mini marshmallows
  • 12 ounce package Rice Krispies
  • ½ cup red candy melts
  • ½ cup green candy melts
  • Christmas Sprinkles

 

Equipment Needed:

  • Large Stock Pot
  • Non Stick Cooking Spray
  • 9 x 13 Baking Dish
  • Candy Melting Pot or Dish
  • Piping Bags 

 

How to make Christmas rice Krispies treats on a stick:

 

Marshmallows in pan

 

Heat the butter in a large stock pot over medium low heat.   When the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.

 

cereal in melted Marshmallow

 

Remove the pot from heat and immediately  stir in the cereal. Continue stirring until all the cereal is coated in the melted marshmallows.

 

pan of rice krispies

 

Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread the cereal mixture evenly in the pan. Press the cereal into the pan until it’s solid. Allow to cool for at least 2 hours.

 

holiday rice krispies

 

When the rice Krispie treats are cool, cut them into 30 small squares and place on cooling rack.  Melt the candy melts according to the package directions.   Transfer the melted red and green candy to your piping bags and drizzle the red and green candy over the top of each square.  Immediately top your holiday rice krispies with Christmas sprinkles. 

 

christmas rice krispie

 

Gently add a festive popsicle stick to each of these Christmas Rice Krispie squares.   It makes them not only festive but maybe a little less messy.

 

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Christmas Rice Krispie Squares

Christmas rice Krispie squares recipe for a classic treat that we all grew up with. Make these Christmas Rice Krispies more festive with drizzled red and green candy melts. Plus you can use popsicle sticks to make these holiday rice Krispies treats on a stick.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas rice Krispie squares, Christmas Rice Krispies, holiday rice Krispies, rice Krispies treats on a stick.
Servings: 30
Calories: 44kcal
Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large stock pot over medium low heat. When the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.
  • Remove the pot from heat and immediately stir in the cereal. Continue stirring until all the cereal is coated in the melted marshmallows.
  • Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread the cereal mixture evenly in the pan. Press the cereal into the pan until it’s solid. Allow to cool for at least 2 hours.
  • When the rice Krispie treats are cool, cut them into 30 small squares and place on cooling rack. Melt the candy melts according to the package directions. Transfer the melted red and green candy to your piping bags and drizzle the red and green candy over the top of each square. Immediately top your holiday rice krispies with Christmas sprinkles.
  • Gently add a festive popsicle stick to each of these Christmas Rice Krispie squares. It makes them not only festive but maybe a little less messy.

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

 

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