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Bright green Christmas tree Rice Krispies treat on a striped stick, drizzled with white icing and topped with pastel star sprinkles. It stands in a festive red and green dish filled with red, green, and white candies for a fun holiday dessert display.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats

Nesting Lane Indulge
Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats: a fun no-bake holiday dessert with marshmallows, vanilla, crisped rice cereal, green drizzle, and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Equipment

Large Pot
Spatula
Large Mixing Bowl (optional if you prefer off-heat mixing)
9x13 inch Baking Pan
Parchment Paper
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Tree shaped cookie cutter
12 Paper straws or lollipop sticks
Small microwave-safe bowl or double boiler for melting candy
Piping bag or zip-top bag

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 bag (10 ounce) mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • pinch fine salt
  • green gel food coloring
  • 6 cups crisped rice cereal
  • 4 ounces white candy melts or chopped white chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (only if the drizzle seems too thick)

    vegetable oil, canola oil. etc.

  • star and confetti sprinkles as needed

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment. Lightly grease the parchment and a second parchment sheet for pressing.
  • Place butter in a large pot over low heat and melt.
  • Add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  • Stir in vanilla, salt, and green gel food coloring to reach a bright tree green.
  • Remove the pot from heat.
  • Add the crisped rice cereal and mix until every piece is coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
  • Lay the greased parchment on top and press into an even 1-inch slab.
  • Let the slab cool 10 to 15 minutes until set but still slightly soft.
  • Cut tree shapes with a cookie cutter, or cut 3½-inch triangles and trim small trunks.
  • Insert a paper straw or lollipop stick into the base of each tree. Pinch any cracks closed.
  • Melt white candy in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in neutral oil if the candy is too thick.
  • Fill a piping or zip-top bag, snip a small tip, and drizzle zigzags over each tree.
  • Add star and confetti sprinkles.
  • Let the drizzle set until firm.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Reheat on Stovetop - Place a small portion of the marshmallow mixture in a saucepan over low heat with 1 teaspoon butter. Stir just until soft, then press back into the slab.
Prevent Sticking - Lightly grease the spatula and the cookie cutter. The mixture releases cleanly and keeps the tree edges sharp.
Clean Cuts - Press the cutter straight down and twist once. For knife-cut triangles, use long, steady strokes with a lightly greased blade.
Color Control - Add gel color a drop at a time. The shade deepens as it spreads, so pause and stir before adding more.
Even Layer - Press from the center out under the greased parchment to keep thickness uniform and avoid thin edges.
Drizzle Setup - If the drizzle starts to firm in the bag, warm the sealed bag in your hands for 20 to 30 seconds and continue.
Storage - Store trees in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Separate layers with parchment.
Freezer Note - Freeze undecorated slabs tightly wrapped for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature, then cut and decorate.
Allergy Note - Check that your sprinkles and candy melts are allergen-safe for your crowd, as some contain soy or confectioner’s glaze.

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 24mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 87IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.3mg
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