Festive Christmas Rice Krispies Treats
Christmas Rice Krispies Treats are buttery, marshmallow coated cereal bars scattered with Christmas M&Ms, topped with sprinkles, and finished with a creamy almond bark drizzle. These easy no bake holiday Rice Krispies treats set up quickly, slice cleanly, and travel beautifully to cookie exchanges, church events, and family gatherings so you can focus on loving your guests well.
Ingredients
Rice Krispies Treats
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces marshmallows large, be sure to use large vs mini marshmallows
- 7 cups crisped rice cereal
Toppings
- ½ cup M&M Christmas colors
- 2 tablespoons Christmas Sprinkles
- 4 ounces almond bark vanilla candy coating blocks or chips
Instructions
Prepare the Pan and Candy
- Spray a rubber spatula and a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
Make the Cereal Mixture
- Melt the butter in a large heavy bottom pan over medium heat.4 tablespoons butter
- Add the marshmallows, vanilla, and salt. Cook, stirring continually with the prepared spatula, until the marshmallows are just melted, about 3 minutes.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 12 ounces marshmallows, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Remove from heat and stir in the cereal.
- When the cereal is coated quickly stir in the M&Ms. Don't over stir or the candy coating will melt.½ cup M&M
Assemble and Set
- Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan.7 cups crisped rice cereal
- Sprinkle the Christmas sprinkles over the whole pan.2 tablespoons Christmas Sprinkles
- Place a large piece of parchment paper over the treats and press the mixture into an even layer. Toss the parchment paper.
- Place the pan in the fridge for 15 minutes to cool.
Add Chocolate Topping
- Place the almond bark candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl.4 ounces almond bark vanilla candy coating
- Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir well.
- Continue microwaving in 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. NOTE* the almond bark burns easily, so stirring between each burst is essential, even if it looks unmelted, the heat is often already there.
- Using a large spoon, drizzle the melted almond bark over the pan of Rice Krispie treats.
- Allow the treats to sit and cool for one hour to set or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen, turn out onto a cutting board, flip right side up, and cut into 12 bars.
Notes
Storage and Reheating
Room Temperature: Once the almond bark is set, cut the Christmas Rice Krispies treats into bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Keep them in a single layer or stacked with parchment between layers, and enjoy them within 2–3 days for the best soft, chewy texture.
Refrigerator: These bars don’t need to be refrigerated. If you do chill them, keep them tightly covered and let them sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes before serving so the marshmallow softens again.
Reheating: Christmas Rice Krispies treats are best at room temperature, but if they feel a little firm, you can soften a bar with a quick 5–10 second burst in the microwave. You can also tuck a slice of soft bread into the sealed container overnight to gently add moisture back and refresh the treats.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg
