Rice Krispies® Christmas Trees Recipe

Name: Rice Krispies® Christmas Trees
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows; 3 drops green food coloring, or as needed; 6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies(R)); Decorations:; 14 pretzel sticks, or as needed; 1 tablespoon sprinkles, or as needed; 1 (7 ounce) pouch prepared white frosting; 14 candy stars, or as needed

Servings: persons

cooking spray
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows
3 drops green food coloring, or as needed
6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies(R))
Decorations:
14 pretzel sticks, or as needed
1 tablespoon sprinkles, or as needed
1 (7 ounce) pouch prepared white frosting
14 candy stars, or as needed

1
["Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.", "Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir continually until completely melted and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add food coloring, 3 to 4 drops at a time, until you reach the desired color. Stir until color is uniform. Remove from heat and add crispy rice cereal. Stir with a buttered spatula until cereal is completely coated and evenly green.", "Pour cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan and press in firmly. Add sprinkles to the top and press in. Allow to cool and set, 20 to 30 minutes.", "Cut cereal mixture in the pan in half lengthwise to create 2 sections. Cut each section into approximately 6 or 7 small triangle tree shapes and transfer them to a plate. Carefully twist 1 pretzel stick into the base of each triangle as a ""trunk;"" if the triangle shape separates, squeeze it back together.", "Pipe frosting onto triangles as garland and top each with a candy star."]

1074

kcal

Calories

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 3 tablespoons salted butter, 1 (10 ounce) package regular marshmallows, 3 drops green food coloring, or as needed, and more.

Yes, Rice Krispies® Christmas Trees falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Rice Krispies® Christmas Trees

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions