Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
Easy, colorful, and homemade holiday dessert bars that everyone will gobble up in minutes. Perfect for gift boxes, cookie exchanges, or classroom parties.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Kellogg’s or store brand crisp rice
- 10 oz Mini marshmallows Jet-Puffed recommended
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter Plugrá or Land O’Lakes
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract Madagascar vanilla adds depth
- 1/2 cup Festive red & green nonpareils or holiday sprinkles
- Pinch Fine sea salt balances sweetness
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×9-inch pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add marshmallows, stir until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt.
- Fold in Rice Krispies cereal, mix gently. Transfer to pan, press evenly. Top with red & green nonpareils.
- Let set in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Slice into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
Substitute ingredients for dietary preferences. Use a silicone spatula for mixing. Keep at room temperature for holiday buffets.
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