Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Christmas Krispies Treats, combining the classic marshmallow and cereal base with vibrant holiday M&Ms and sprinkles for a sweet, crunchy, and colorful seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cereal and Mix-ins
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Premeasure all ingredients before you begin cooking and line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with non-stick spray; set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter, salt, and 8 cups of mini marshmallows together over low heat until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla and Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Then add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows along with the rice krispies and rice chex cereals, stirring until all dry ingredients are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Fold in M&Ms and Sprinkles: Gently and quickly fold in 1 cup of Christmas M&Ms and 2 teaspoons of holiday sprinkles to distribute them without melting the candy colors.
- Transfer and Press Mixture: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. If desired, top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles. Use parchment paper or greased hands to gently and evenly press the mixture into the pan without over-compressing to keep treats soft.
- Set and Cut: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes or until firm. Then remove from the pan and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
- Salted butter may be used as a substitute if unsalted butter is unavailable.
- Corn chex cereal can substitute rice chex, but avoid wheat chex as it may affect texture and flavor.
- Add M&Ms toward the end to prevent their colors from bleeding into the mixture.
- Press the mixture gently when spreading in the pan to avoid creating tough, hard treats.
- Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/15th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
