Rice Krispie Treat Ornament Recipe
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Description
Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments are a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit. These delicious treats are made with marshmallows and Rice Krispies cereal, and then shaped into cute little ornaments that can be decorated with frosting and candy. They're perfect for holiday parties, school events, or just a fun activity to do with your family.Prep Time
Preparation for this recipe takes about 10-15 minutes.Cook Time
Cooking time is about 10 minutes.Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) of marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Icing and candy decorations (optional)
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Stirring spoon
- Bowl
- Cookie cutters (optional)
- Parchment paper
Method
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add vanilla extract (optional).
- Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.
- Using a buttered spatula or parchment paper, press the mixture into a bowl or cookie cutter shapes.
- Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, remove the shapes from the bowl or cookie cutters and place onto parchment paper.
- Decorate with icing and candy decorations (optional).
- Allow the decorations to set for about 10-15 minutes.
- Your Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments are ready to serve!
Notes
These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Nutrition Info
Each serving of Rice Krispie Treat Ornaments (1 ornament) contains approximately:- Calories: 90
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
Recipe Tips
- To make the Rice Krispie Treats easier to remove from the cookie cutters, lightly grease them with cooking spray.
- If you want to make the ornaments more colorful, add a few drops of food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture before adding the Rice Krispies.
- If you want to make the ornaments more festive, use holiday-themed cookie cutters.
- If the mixture becomes too hard to work with, microwave it for a few seconds to soften it up.
- Try using different types of sprinkles, candy, or frosting to decorate your ornaments.
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