Rice Krispie Christmas Treats • M&M & White Chocolate Drizzle
These Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive flair — perfect for holiday parties, edible gifts, or a no-bake family dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes + cooling
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
Ingredients
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6 cups rice cereal
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10 oz mini marshmallows (plus 1 cup reserved)
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6 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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½ cup holiday sprinkles or mini M&Ms
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½ cup white chocolate, melted (optional, for drizzling)
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Red or green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
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Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Add rice cereal and reserved marshmallows. Mix well.
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Let cool slightly, then fold in sprinkles or M&Ms.
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Press mixture gently into prepared pan.
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Drizzle with white chocolate and decorate as desired.
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Let set at room temp for 1 hour before cutting.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Use cookie cutters to make shapes. Add food coloring to tint the mix.