Delicious Christmas Tree Rice Treats Recipe
These festive rice treats are sweet, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make. Shaped like Christmas trees, they are made with gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and decorated to add a holiday touch. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these treats are a delightful addition to any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package 10 oz mini marshmallows or 4 cups of mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- Green food coloring optional
- Assorted candy decorations e.g., M&Ms, sprinkles, edible glitter
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Food Coloring: If using, add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted mixture and stir until evenly colored.
- Mix in Cereal: Remove from heat and quickly add the crispy rice cereal. Stir until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Trees: Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Once it is cool enough to handle, butter your hands and form the mixture into triangular tree shapes. Place them on wax paper to set.
- Decorate: Once the trees are set, decorate them with assorted candy decorations. You can use icing to help the decorations stick.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect, if desired, and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g