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Holiday Rice Krispie Treats

Delicious Holiday Rice Krispie Treats for Festive Cheer

These Holiday Rice Krispie Treats are a colorful and delicious dessert perfect for holiday gatherings, combining marshmallows, rice cereal, and festive M&M's.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter adds rich flavor and helps bind the ingredients together
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows provides gooey sweetness; reserve 1 cup for later
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 6 cups rice krispies cereal gives beloved crunch
For the Festive Mix-ins
  • 1.25 cups holiday M&M's adds sweetness and visual appeal
  • 0.25 cups holiday sprinkles brings festive cheer
For the Topping
  • 5 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers melted for drizzling

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Large saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Holiday Rice Krispie Treats
  1. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat. Add 15 ounces of mini marshmallows and reduce heat to low, stirring until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold in the rice krispies cereal and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows until evenly coated.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of holiday M&M's and all the sprinkles.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press gently until evenly spread.
  7. Melt the Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers and drizzle over the top. Scatter the remaining ¼ cup of holiday M&M's.
  8. Let sit at room temperature for one hour before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Add crushed candy canes for a minty twist. Experiment with seasonal candies or nuts for customization.

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