Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are a fun and easy--but gorgeous--no-bake Christmas dessert idea. Scroll to the end for a printable recipe and video how-tos.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie treats

I adore these Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats. Dusted with sugar "snow" and topped with a star, they are so simple, but so pretty.

Tint our BEST Rice Krispie Treat recipe green, shape into triangles, and decorate however you like.

how to make Christmas tree cereal treats

For less sticking and easy mixing, spray bowls and spatulas with non-stick cooking spray first.

supplies:

cooking spray
baking tray
parchment paper or wax paper
mesh strainer (optional)
green food coloring
star sprinkles

ingredients

4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies cereal
10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
4 tablespoons salted European butter
Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
A few tablespoons confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)

let’s make Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats!

First, line the baking tray with parchment paper or wax paper.

Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place the cereal in the bowl and set aside.

microwave version

Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl.

Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt.

Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl sit in the microwave for one minute. Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture.

Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.

Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix very well.

When cool to the touch, scoop ½ cup of the mixture and pat into a ball. Shape the treat into a rough pyramid and place on the tray.

Complete with the rest of the treats. You should have about 12 trees.

Chill for 10 minutes. The trees will be much easier to shape as they cool. Roll and shape your trees and let firm completely, about 40 more minutes.

stove-top method

In a saucepan, place the butter over medium-low heat.

After about half of the butter is melted, add the marshmallows.

Continue to heat, stirring well, until most of the marshmallows are melted. Remove from the heat and keep stirring until the mixture is very smooth.

Follow the rest of the instructions above.

assemble and decorate your Christmas trees

Feel free to decorate your tree treats any way you like! Pipe icing garland and ornaments, or add small candies.

Here, I sprinkled powdered sugar over each using a mesh strainer. If you don't have a strainer, take a spoonful of powdered sugar and hold over the trees. Gently tap the spoon with your other hand.

Add a star sprinkle and place on an unwrapped, overturned Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

printable Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats recipe

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Meaghan Mountford

Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats for a fun, no-bake dessert or centerpiece.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 2

Chill for 50

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12 trees

Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

cooking spray
baking tray
parchment paper or wax paper
mesh strainer (optional)
green food coloring (Leaf Green Americolor Soft Gel Paste)
star sprinkles

Ingredients

4 ⅔ cups Rice Krispies
10 ounces marshmallows about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini
4 tablespoons European salted butter
12 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
2-3 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

Instructions

First, line the baking tray with parchment paper or wax paper.
Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place the cereal in the bowl and set aside.
Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 1 minute. Stir the marshmallows until they start to melt. Heat for an additional 15 seconds and let the bowl sit in the microwave for one minute. Stir the marshmallows very well until smooth, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture.
Stir in green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and mix very well.
When cool to the touch, scoop ½ cup of the mixture and pat into a ball. Shape the treat into a rough pyramid and place on the tray. Complete with the rest of the treats. You should have about 12 trees.
Chill for 10 minutes. The trees will be much easier to shape as they cool. Roll and shape your trees and let firm completely, about 40 more minutes.
Sprinkle powdered sugar over each tree using a mesh strainer. If you don't have a strainer, take a spoonful of powdered sugar and hold over the trees. Gently tap the spoon with your other hand.
Add a star sprinkle and place on an unwrapped, overturned Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.