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Three Christmas Rice Crispy Treats with white chocolate drizzle and colorful holiday sprinkles on a plate.

Christmas Rice Crispy Treats: Festive, Cozy, and Irresistible Holiday Bites


  • Author: Mounia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1822 bite-sized treats (depending on size) 1x

Description

These Christmas Rice Crispy Treats are festive, fun, and incredibly simple to make. With gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, smooth white chocolate, and holiday sprinkles, they’re the perfect no-bake treat for parties, gift boxes, or cozy nights at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal

  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows (or 1 cup mini marshmallows + 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff)

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

  • 1/2 cup red, green, and white nonpareils


Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows (and marshmallow fluff if using) and stir until completely melted and smooth.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Fold in the puffed rice cereal until fully coated. Allow the mixture to cool for 2–3 minutes.

  3. Shape the Treats:
    For bars (as shown in the photos), press the warm mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Let it cool for 20–30 minutes, then cut into squares.
    Optional: If you prefer bite-sized treats, lightly grease your hands and roll the mixture into 1–1.5 inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool.

  4. Melt the White Chocolate:
    Add the white chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth. Add a little coconut oil if you want a thinner drizzle.

  5. Decorate the Treats:
    For bars, drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops of the squares.
    For balls, dip the tops or roll each one lightly in the chocolate, using a fork to shake off any excess.
    Immediately add holiday sprinkles before the chocolate sets.

Notes

If the mixture feels too sticky to roll, let it cool slightly longer.

Coconut oil helps make the melted chocolate smoother and easier to coat.

Add extra sprinkles into the mixture for more crunch and color.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting + mixing)
  • Category: Dessert, Holiday Treats
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 treat (ball)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 35 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg