Christmas Rice Krispie Squares

Get ready for some festive fun in the kitchen! These Christmas Rice Krispie Squares are a delightful holiday twist on the classic treat—crispy, gooey squares drizzled with red and green candy melts, sprinkled with holiday cheer, and popped on sticks for easy, mess-free enjoyment.

Course Dessert, Snack, snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas rice Krispie squares, Christmas Rice Krispies, holiday rice Krispies, rice Krispies treats on a stick.

Prep Time 20

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings

Calories 44kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup butter
2 10-ounce packages mini marshmallows
1 12-ounce package Rice Krispies
½ cup red candy melts
½ cup green candy melts
Christmas Sprinkles

Instructions

In a large stock pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is fully melted, add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pot from the heat. Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir vigorously until every piece is evenly coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray (or lightly butter it). Transfer the Rice Krispies mixture to the dish and spread it out evenly.
Gently press the mixture down with greased hands or a spatula until it’s firm and level—avoid packing it too tightly to keep the treats soft. Let it cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Once the Rice Krispie treats have cooled completely (at least 2 hours), cut them into 30 small squares and arrange them on a cooling rack set over parchment paper or a baking sheet to catch drips.
Melt the red and green candy melts separately according to the package instructions (usually in short microwave bursts, stirring frequently until smooth).
Transfer the melted candy to piping bags (or zip-top bags with a tiny corner snipped off). Drizzle the red and green melts generously over the tops of each square in a fun zigzag pattern.
While the drizzles are still wet, immediately sprinkle Christmas sprinkles over the top so they stick perfectly. Let the candy set before serving or adding sticks!
For an extra-fun and festive touch, gently insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each cooled Rice Krispie square. This turns them into easy-to-hold treats on a stick—perfect for parties and a bit less messy for little hands!

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