Rice Krispie Christmas Trees

Prepare to deck the halls and your dessert table with these adorable Rice Krispie Christmas Trees! A great Christmas dessert that is lots of fun…and DELICIOUS!

A festive twist on a beloved classic, these edible evergreens offer a fun and interactive way to celebrate the holiday season. Perfect for children and adults alike, this simple yet charming recipe is sure to become a new yuletide tradition in your household.

Frosted rice krispie treats

Crafted with a blend of marshmallows, butter, and rice krispie cereal, each tree is a blank canvas ready to be adorned with an array of colorful ornaments—think candy-coated chocolate, sprinkles, or even a licorice garland! Top them off with a miniature star or a marshmallow snowcap, and you’ve got yourself a forest of sweet treats that are as delightful to look at as they are to devour. The possibilities are endless and it would be a great activity for groups of adults or kids or both!

What makes these Rice Krispie Christmas Trees extra special is the joy they bring to the kitchen. Whether you’re assembling them with tiny tots, having a decorating contest among friends, or simply looking for a creative way to spread holiday cheer, these whimsical creations provide an entertaining activity and a scrumptious snack all in one.

Decorating rice krispie treats

The joy of Rice Krispie Treats isn’t just in the eating; it’s in the creating! Whether you’re planning a themed party, holiday celebration, or just want to make an ordinary day extraordinary, decorating Rice Krispie Treats offers endless possibilities to flex your creative muscles. From edible paints to candy embellishments, the sky—or rather, the dessert tray—is the limit.

Start by using cookie cutters to transform your Rice Krispie sheet into fun shapes. Think stars, hearts, or seasonal favorites like pumpkins and Christmas trees. Even the simplest of shapes can make a big impact when it’s time for decorating.

A layer of frosting serves as a blank canvas and as an adhesive layer for other decorations. Use different colors and flavors of frosting to suit your theme. You can go for a simple, elegant layer of vanilla, or a vibrant, multi-colored extravaganza.

There’s something incredibly satisfying about the crunch of a sprinkle atop the chewy marshmallow-cereal mix. Go for classic rainbow jimmies, fancy edible gold stars, or even crushed candies like peppermints or chocolate pieces.

A drizzle of chocolate, caramel, or fruit sauce can add both flavor and artistic flair. Use a spoon or a piping bag to make your designs as simple or intricate as you’d like.

For added texture and flavor, consider adhering small candies, chocolate chips, or nuts to the frosting. Items like mini M&Ms, peanut butter chips, or chopped almonds can make each bite an adventure.

For those looking to get truly artistic, edible paint or food coloring pens allow you to draw directly onto your treats. This is an especially fun activity for kids who want to personalize their creations.

Don’t forget about seasonal twists! Crushed peppermint for Christmas, candy corn for Halloween, or pastel sprinkles for Easter can make your Rice Krispie Treats the hit of any holiday gathering.

Tailor your decorations to fit the theme of a party or event. Superhero colors, princess pinks and purples, or even a favorite sports team’s colors can bring your Rice Krispie Treats to life in a new way.

The joy of decorating Rice Krispie Treats is that the options are as limitless as your imagination. It’s a great activity for family bonding, or even as a hands-on party activity that leaves you with a deliciously customized treat. So gather your decorations and let your creativity run wild—your Rice Krispie canvas awaits!

For more rice krispie treat ideas, check these out:

• Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
• Cookie Monster Rice Krispie Treats
• Smores Rice Krispie Bars

Christmas snowman dessert

For more winter themed dessert treats, check out this Christmas snowman idea with powdered sugar donuts as well as these holiday ideas:

• Grandmas Molasses Cookies
• Gingerbread Cream Pie
• Hot Cocoa Cupcakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting
• Fruity Christmas Desserts
• 20 Great Recipes for a Holiday Cookie Exchange
• Churro Nutella Christmas Tree
• Pavlova Christmas Tree

Kids and adults are going to love these fun and tasty dessert ideas. Now let’s get to the Rice Krispie Treats Christmas trees because I don’t know about you, but there’s not a lot in this world I love more than Rice Krispie Treats and frosting is a close second!

Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Trees

Notes:

• Add a teaspoon of oil to the melting chocolates if too thick
• Putting the rice krispies in the fridge before cutting with cookie cutter allows the rice krispies to harden enough to not be too sticky when cutting, but hasn’t been in the fridge long enough to where they are difficult to cut
• For gluten-free substitute:
  • Substitute equal amounts of crispy rice cereal with a gluten free crispy rice cereal
    • Some Gluten Free Brands:
      • Barbara’s Organic Brown Rice Crisps Cereal One Degree Brown Rice Crisps Cereal Nature’s Path Crispy Rice Cereal Aldi Crispy Rice
    Substitute Marshmallows with gluten-free marshmallows
    • Some Gluten Free Brands:
      • Kraft Doumak
  • Most chocolate melting chips are gluten free
    • The one I used “Wilton’s Melting Chips” are.

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Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 43 minutes

Chewy crunchy rice krispie treats cut into adorable Christmas tree shapes and decorated to adorable perfection.

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Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 12 oz. jumbo marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
• 1 cup green melting chips
• Red, green, white sprinkles
• Extra butter for baking sheet

Instructions

1. Measure out and prep ingredients
2. Prep a a buttered baking sheet, by lathering stick butter over the bottoms and sides
3. Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan.
4. Once melted, add the marshmallows.
5. Stir until fully melted
6. Dump in the cereal
7. Fold the mixture and crispy rice cereal together until completely coated.
8. Pour the crispy rice mixture onto the butter baking sheet
9. Butter your clean hands and press the rice krispies into the baking sheet.
10. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
11. Take out and use the tree cookie cutter to forcefully press into the slightly hardened rice krispies.
12. Separate the tree crispy rice treats from the excess and place on parchment paper.
13. Form the excess crispies back into the pan to cut out more trees or use hands to form rice krispie balls to enjoy on your own or give to the kids that may be lingering around 🙂
14. Melt the green melting chips in the microwave at 30 second intervals until totally melted
15. Transfer into a piping bag or ziploc bag then snip a hole at the end.
16. Horizontally drizzle each tree crispy rice treat with the green chocolate and top with red, green, and white sprinkles.
17. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and enjoy!