Description
Festive rice krispie holiday treats bring joy to seasonal celebrations with their colorful marshmallow magic. Cheerful sprinkles and sweet memories combine, creating delightful moments you’ll treasure and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 100 g (3.5 oz) Rice Krispies or Coco Pops
- 180 g (6.3 oz) Mini Marshmallows
- 50 g (1.8 oz) Unsalted Butter
Chocolate and Decorative Ingredients:
- 200 g (7 oz) Milk Chocolate
- 50 g (1.8 oz) White Chocolate
- White Sugarpaste or Pre-coloured Sugarpaste
Food Coloring:
- Green Food Colour Gel
- Red Food Colour Gel
Instructions
- Prepare a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl to create the foundational chocolate mixture. Gently melt milk chocolate and butter using low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate mini marshmallows into the melted chocolate mixture, stirring until the texture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Pour the molten chocolate-marshmallow blend into a spacious mixing bowl containing Rice Krispies cereal. Fold meticulously to ensure every cereal piece receives an even chocolate coating.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly for easier handling and shaping. Moisten hands with cool water to prevent sticky residue while forming uniform spherical treats.
- Carefully shape the mixture into compact balls using a tablespoon, placing each on a parchment-lined baking tray. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to solidify the treats.
- Create decorative elements by melting white chocolate using a double boiler method or microwave, ensuring a silky smooth consistency.
- Craft festive holly leaves and berries using red and green sugarpaste, carefully molding and shaping each decorative piece.
- Remove chilled treats from refrigerator and embellish with drizzled white chocolate using a piping bag or improvised freezer bag with a trimmed corner.
- Gently press sugarpaste holly leaves and berries onto each treat, securing them delicately for a whimsical holiday presentation.
Notes
- Perfect for festive gatherings, these holiday Rice Krispie treats transform a classic dessert into a delightful seasonal delight.
- Dampen hands with water when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to your fingers.
- Chilling the treats for 30 minutes helps solidify the shape and creates a firmer texture for decorating.
- Use a double boiler or microwave carefully when melting chocolate to avoid burning or seizing the mixture.
- Sugarpaste decorations can be made ahead of time, allowing for stress-free assembly during party preparation.
- Store finished treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg