Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats Recipe (2024)

These adorable Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are so fun to make and look really festive. Grab the kids and let them help make this fun treat.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats Recipe:

Our family really enjoys rice krispie treats so I am always looking for fun new ways to make them. They are easy to make and inexpensive as well.We love to take a classic recipe and make it fun and festive.

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Rice Krispie Trees are simple to make. This super easy recipe is the fun Christmas Tree treat to make for Christmas Dessert. Anyone can make these and everyone will enjoy them.

How to Cut Rice Krispie treats neatly?

They are easiest to cut when taken entirely out of the pan. Place the entire sheet of rice krispies on a cutting board. It makes it even easier when you line your pan with parchment paper.

Then use a really sharp knife to cut them into individual slices. It is also helpful to spray the knife with non stick cooking spray. Make sure to wipe it clean to ensure there isn’t any build up.

Another option is to use a pizza cutter to cut the rice krispie treats. Spray the pizza cutter and cut into bars.

Either of these options should ensure the rice krispies look great.

Ingredients:

• Rice Krispie Cereal
• Butter
• Mini Marshmallows
• Green Gel Food Coloring
• Small Pretzel Rods
• Christmas Sprinkles

How to Make Rice Krispie Treats shaped like Christmas Trees:

• Step 1 – First, spray a baking sheet with a non-stick cooking spray.

• Step 2 – Next, add the butter and marshmallows to a microwave safe bowl. Melt butter by microwaving in 30 second intervals. Marshmallows and stir between each interval until fully melted.

• Step 3 – Add the green gel food coloring to this mixture and stir until it’s a vibrant green color.

• Step 4 – Once melted add in the rice Krispies cereal. Mix until completely coated.

• Step 5 – Spread evenly in prepared pan. You can use a piece of wax paper sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and press the rice krispie mixture into the bottom of the pan.

• Step 6 – Top with the Christmas sprinkles and press them down slightly into the mixture as well.

• Step 7 – Allow to cool by sitting at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1-2 hours.

• Step 8 – After this time, cut the mixture into approximately 40 even triangle and gently press a pretzel sticks into the bottom of the triangle.

• Step 9 – Serve and enjoy this holiday treat.

Tips for Rice Krispie Christmas Trees:

• Cutting Bars –Allow holiday treat to set for at least an hour before cutting. This allows for the rice krispie to cool and set.
• Baking Pan Size –We used a cookie sheet to press the rice krispie mixture in. We think the thinner the rice krispie treats are the better they are to cut into trees.
• Combine Ingredients –Combine the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing will result in the texture being hard.
• Pressing mixture into pan –Don’t pack the mixture into the pan. Firmly compacting the ingredients will make the bars lose their softness. This can be avoided by simply not pressing firmly into the pan.

How to Decorate Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats:

• Sprinkles – You can use any type of sprinkles to decorate your Christmas Tree. We used red and green but you can use any color.
• Gel Icing – These Christmas Trees Rice Krispie would be fun to add some think gel icing. This will make it look like there is garland on your tree.
• Green Food Coloring – You can use any color of food coloring or you can leave them plain.
• Different Shapes – We cut out the trees shapes into triangles, but you can easily use different shapes of cookie cutters.
• Powdered Sugar – Dust the trees with powdered sugar to make it look like snow.

How to Store:

Store any leftover Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Do not store these treats in the refrigerator. They are best left to cool at room temperature so that they remain gooey and delicious.

We do not recommend freezing these crispy treats. Freezing them will change the texture of the treat.

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• Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Recipe
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