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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are chewy, buttery cereal bars filled with red and green candies and topped with holiday sprinkles. Melt the marshmallows on low heat, then press the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish for festive squares that set at room temperature.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Set time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies red and green
  • 2 tbsp holiday sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the marshmallows and salt and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
  5. Add the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Gently fold in the candies.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and gently press it into an even layer with a buttered spatula.
  8. Scatter the sprinkles over the top and press them in lightly.
  9. Let the treats set at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  10. Cut into 16 squares.

Notes

Press the mixture gently with a buttered spatula to keep the treats tender. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; freeze for up to 2 months. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter, marshmallows, and candy-coated chocolates.