Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
This easy Christmas Rice Krispie Treat recipe uses just 4 ingredients and is the perfect way to welcome the holidays!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows approximately 6 cups
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ½ cups holiday Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8X8 or 9X9 baking dish with overlapping pieces of parchment paper, and cut to size. Lightly grease the parchment paper to hold it in place.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot. Once the butter is melted, add in the mini marshmallows and stir to coat in the melted butter.
- Continue to stir until the marshmallows are completely melted.
- Once the marshmallows are melted, remove them from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the cereal to the marshmallow mixture and fold it in until completely coated.
- Transfer the coated cereal mixture to the prepared baking dish, and smooth it into an even layer. Do so gently, as packing the cereal into the dish will create a very firm square. The goal is to have a gooey square, so a gentle hand is all that’s needed.
- Cover the dish and let the treats set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Storing in the fridge will make for a firmer treat, so room temperature is recommended if you like a gooey texture.
- Remove the parchment paper, then slice and serve the Rice Krispie treats.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Microwave: Melt the butter and marshmallows together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each turn in the microwave. Once the marshmallows and butter are completely melted, add in the vanilla extract and stir again. Add in the cereal and transfer to the parchment-lined baking dish.
Doubling: If you want to fill a 9X13 baking pan double the recipe of all the quantities listed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1165IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 4mg