Description
Easy Christmas Wreath Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful festive treat that combines gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal to create a charming holiday centerpiece. These colorful wreaths, adorned with red sprinkles, are not only simple to make but also evoke joyful memories of family traditions. Perfect for sharing or as a fun edible decoration, these treats will surely add sparkle to your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 5 drops green gel food coloring
- ½ cup red sprinkles (for decoration)
- Pine cone candies (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together until smooth, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and stir in the green food coloring until evenly mixed.
- Gradually fold in the crispy rice cereal until fully coated.
- Lightly grease your hands with butter and shape the mixture into wreath forms on parchment paper.
- While warm, press red sprinkles onto the wreaths for decoration.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wreath (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Customize your wreaths with different colored sprinkles or use chocolate candies as ornaments. For gluten-free options, substitute rice cereal with gluten-free varieties.