Holiday Presents Rice Crispy Treats
Transform your holiday dessert table into a festive wonderland with these playful and colorful Holiday Presents Rice Crispy Treats! Bursting with gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a splash of vibrant gel food coloring, these easy-to-make treats are shaped into adorable "presents" that will charm kids and adults alike. Decorated with drizzles of melted white chocolate, seasonal sprinkles, and optional mini bows, each bite delivers a delightful mix of chewy, crispy, and sweet textures. Perfect for holiday parties or as edible gifts, this recipe is quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and serves a crowd of 12. Get ready to spread holiday cheer one bite at a time with these festive and fun holiday desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 3 drops gel food coloring (red, green, or preferred holiday colors)
- 1 cup white chocolate or candy melts
- 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles
- 12 pieces pre-made decorative holiday bows (optional)
- 1 sufficient nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat until fully melted.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.
Once melted, add the gel food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and stir until the color is evenly incorporated.
Remove the pot from the heat and quickly stir in the crispy rice cereal, mixing until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or clean hands coated with nonstick spray, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the pan.
Let the rice crispy treat mixture cool and set for about 30 minutes.
Once set, remove the slab from the pan and cut it into 12 equal rectangular or square pieces to resemble presents.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Drizzle or pipe the melted chocolate over each rice crispy treat to form ribbons or bows, mimicking present wrapping. Add holiday sprinkles immediately before the chocolate hardens.
If desired, place a small decorative bow on top of each treat for an added festive touch.
Allow the chocolate to fully harden before serving or packaging. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.4 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.7 g | 354% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 171 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 5102 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1407.2 g | 512% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 643.4 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 86.8 mg | 482% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*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.
