Description
A festive and delightful treat combining classic crispy marshmallow rice cereal bars with colorful Christmas M&Ms and holiday sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties and family gatherings, these Christmas Krispies Treats are easy to make, chewy, and bursting with seasonal cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 3 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 cup Christmas M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients to ensure smooth workflow. Separate 2 cups of the mini marshmallows from the total 10 cups as they will be used later to mix with the cereals.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the ½ cup unsalted butter completely. Add 8 cups of mini marshmallows and salt to the pot, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Remove the pot from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to infuse flavor into the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Mix Cereals: In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of rice krispies cereal and 3 cups of rice chex cereal. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereals and stir quickly but gently to coat all the cereal evenly without crushing.
- Fold in M&Ms and Sprinkles: Add 1 cup of Christmas M&Ms and 2 teaspoons of holiday sprinkles into the cereal mixture. Folding these in carefully ensures they are distributed without melting or breaking the M&Ms.
- Press Into Pan: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper. Transfer the cereal mixture into the dish and press firmly but evenly with a spatula or wax paper to create a compact, even layer.
- Cool and Set: Allow the Krispies Treats to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until fully set and firm enough to cut.
- Serve: Once set, cut into squares or desired shapes and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
Notes
- Use non-stick spray or butter to grease the pan to avoid sticking.
- For chewier treats, add a bit more butter or marshmallows.
- Press down the mixture firmly but avoid squeezing too hard to keep treats fluffy.
- Store treats at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Use festive mix-ins like red and green M&Ms to keep it seasonal.
