gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

Gingerbread Rice Krispie treats are filled with delicious spices and taste just like traditional gingerbread cookies, but as a no-bake dessert. 

gingerbread Rice Krispie treats

To make delicious gingerbread Rice Krispie treats, simply flavor our best-ever Rice Krispie treat recipe with spices of the season and a touch of molasses. 

Need help making your cereal treats? Any questions? Our FAQ Rice Krispie treat page has everything you need to know. 

how to make gingerbread Rice Krispie treats

For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas.

supplies:

• cooking spray 
• parchment paper 
• baking tray
• 2-inch cookie cutter

ingredients: 

• 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 4 tablespoons salted European butter
• 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 

to decorate the treats (optional):

• royal icing 
• white food coloring
• decorating bag
• size 3 tip
• confetti sprinkles 
• candy eyes 

shortcut version 

For quick and easy gingerbread Rice Krispie treats, omit the decorating supplies, baking tray, cookie cutter, and parchment paper. 

Instead, line an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick foil or lightly greased foil, prepare the treats, and cut into squares. 

let's make gingerbread cereal treats! 

First, line the baking tray with parchment paper. 

Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the cereal 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 the molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. 

Pour the mixture over the cereal and mix very well.

Transfer the treats to the baking tray and use a greased spatula to flatten the treats into a rough rectangle about 10-inches by 12-inches and ½-inch thick. 

Chill for 10 to 15 minutes. 

Cut out circles as closely together as possible. Chill the circles until the treats are fully set, about 30 to 60 minutes. 

See below for how to decoration your treats! 

stove-top version

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. 

how to decorate your treats 

Prepare royal icing and tint with white food coloring. Assemble a decorating with the tip and fill with icing. Close tightly with a rubber band. 

Pipe two dots and top with the candy eyes. Pipe the smile and place confetti sprinkles at each side. Add a squiggle at the top.

Let the icing dry very well. 

video how-tos 

printable gingerbread Rice Krispie treats recipe

gingerbread Rice Krispie treats

Meaghan Mountford

Gingerbread Rice Krispie treats -- a fun, no-bake Christmas dessert.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Chill for 2 hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 18 treats

Calories 113 kcal

Equipment

• baking tray
• parchment paper
• 2-inch circle cutter
• disposable decorating bag
• size 2 tip
• jumbo confetti sprinkles
• candy eyes
• white food coloring

Ingredients

  

ginger bread rice krispie treats

• 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 4 tablespoons salted European butter
• 10 ounces marshmallows (40 regular OR 6 cups mini)
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

to decorate

• ½ cup royal icing tinted white

Instructions

 

to make the cereal treats

• First, line the baking tray with parchment paper. 
• Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and add the cereal 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 the molasse and spices.
• Pour the mixture over the cereal and mix very well.
• Transfer the treats to the baking tray and use a greased spatula to flatten the treats into a rough rectangle about 10-inches by 12-inches and ½-inch thick. 
• Chill for 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Cut out circles as closely together as possible. Chill the circles until the treats are fully set, about 30 to 60 minutes. 

to decorate your treats

• Assemble a decorating with the tip and fill with icing. Close tightly with a rubber band. 
• Pipe two dots and top with the candy eyes. Pipe the smile and place confetti sprinkles at each side. Add a squiggle at the top.
• Let the icing dry very well. 

Notes

stove-top version

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. 

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