Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
A classic treat, these Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats take on a holiday look and feel for a fun Christmas baking project!
The perfect treat for a holiday movie night or taking to bake sales, they’re sure to be the first to disappear!
Christmas Rice Krispie treats
Everyone enjoyed Rice Krispie treats as a kid for an after school snack. When you ate them warm out of the oven they would melt in your mouth, so good!
These festive holiday Rice Krispie treats shaped like a Christmas were so much fun to make! I found the little holiday chocolate in the baking aisle in the grocery store with the chocolate chips.
I love how Hershey’s comes out with different flavors through the holiday season.
You can add whatever small candies you have in the house for the candy garland over the icing. The kids will love adding the sprinkles!
We love easy holiday baking ideas like these butter pecan meltaway cookies and these chocolate chip M&M pudding cookies.
Can I make Rice Krispie treats with marshmallow fluff?
Yes you can! I have a quick and easy recipe for making rice krispies with marshmallow fluff, also called marshmallow creme (the store-bought kind) that is a great substitute for marshmallows if you don’t have any in your pantry.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- A fun twist on traditional rice krispie treats, these holiday treats are quick and easy to make.
- These treats are versatile and you can add your favorite holiday sprinkles, or chocolate to the top of the icing.
- They’re perfect for gift-giving and selling at bake sales during the holidays
Ingredients and substitutions for marshmallow Rice Krispie treat recipe
Looking for a full list of ingredients and instructions? Pop down to the bottom of the page for the recipe card!
- Butter – you can use salted or unsalted butter for this easy recipe.
- Marshmallows – you can use the large ones or the small mini marshmallows in this recipe.
- Holiday Rice Krispie cereal (colored Rice Krispies or plain cereal)
- Powdered sugar – for the icing. You can also use the canned icing and pipe it though an icing bag!
- Milk – for mixing into the icing. I use 1% milk, or you can use 2% or whole milk as well.
- Candy or sprinkles for decorations
How to make Rice Krispie treats as Christmas trees
This recipe has 4 easy steps:
1 – Melt the butter
2 – Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
3 – Add the Rice Krispies and stir until they are well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
4 – Spread evenly into a 13×9-inch baking dish.
5 – Cut cooled square into tree shapes with cookie cutter (or use your favourite shape)! Prepare icing and pipe onto trees and add sprinkles!
Variations for Holiday Rice Krispie treats
You can make Rice Krispie treat with marshmallow fluff as a softer marshmallow treat.
You can use mini M&M’s, gum drops or any of your favorite Christmas candy for the decorations.
Also a chocolate Rice Krispie treat with chocolate icing is another great way to enjoy these Christmas cereal treats.
My top tips for making this Rice Crispy treat recipe
- Use room temperature butter for the best results
- Be patient when you’re melting the marshmallows. Trying to speed up the process by turning up the heat too high will results in hard Rice Krispie treats and we don’t want that!
- If you want a thicker Rice Krispie treat use a 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 baking dish
Should I use salted or unsalted butter for rice krispie treats?
You should use salted butter for rice krispie treats or you can use unsalted butter if that is what you have on hand. Either one will work with a rice krispie treats recipe.
Can I use a 9×9-inch baking dish to make rice krispie treats?
Yes, you can use either a 9×9-inch baking dish or a 9×13-inch baking dish.
How long will Rice Krispie treats last?
Storage instructions for Christmas themed treats
Rice Krispie treats can last in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge or for 3 – 5 days on the counter. Parchment paper is great for seperating the layers.
Can you freeze Rice Krispie treats?
Yes you can! Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months between layers of parchment paper.
