Christmas Rice Krispies Marshmallow Balls
Bring a festive touch to your holiday celebrations with these delightful Christmas Rice Krispies Marshmallow Balls! This quick, no-bake treat combines the gooey sweetness of melted marshmallows with the satisfying crunch of Rice Krispies cereal, making it a kid-friendly favorite. Each ball is coated in vibrant red and green sprinkles, and you can even add holiday-themed mini candy pieces for an extra burst of festive flair. Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, or a fun family baking activity, these marshmallow balls are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. With just 20 minutes of prep, you’ll have a batch of cheerful and colorful treats that will brighten any dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup red and green sprinkles
- 0.5 cup holiday-themed mini candy pieces (optional)
- 1 as-needed nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth (about 3-4 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold the mixture together until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease them with butter to prevent sticking.
While the mixture is still warm, take small handfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of the mixture and roll them into balls between your greased hands.
Place the balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool slightly.
Pour the red and green sprinkles into a shallow bowl. If using holiday-themed mini candy pieces, mix them with the sprinkles.
Once the Rice Krispies balls are cool enough to handle but still slightly sticky, roll them in the sprinkle mixture to coat the surface.
Place the coated balls back onto the baking sheet, and let them set completely at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.0 g | 215% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1422 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 904.6 g | 329% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 602.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.0 mcg | 60% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 39.7 mg | 221% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
