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Rice Krispie Christmas Wreaths Recipe

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Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths The Country Cook
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Description

Rice Krispie Christmas Wreaths are a festive and fun treat that make for great holiday gifts, party favors, or even just a sweet snack to enjoy at home. These wreaths are made with Rice Krispie cereal, marshmallows, and green food coloring, and are decorated with red candies to resemble holly berries. They are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

There is no cook time required for this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • Green food coloring
  • Red hots candies

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Wax paper
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir constantly until completely melted.
  3. Stir in green food coloring until you reach your desired shade of green.
  4. Add Rice Krispie cereal and mix until well combined.
  5. Place a sheet of wax paper on a flat surface and grease with cooking spray.
  6. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, spoon a portion of the mixture onto the wax paper and shape into a wreath using a round cookie cutter.
  7. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, making sure to space the wreaths out on the wax paper so they don’t stick together.
  8. Decorate the wreaths with red hots candies to resemble holly berries.
  9. Allow the wreaths to cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
  10. Once the wreaths have hardened, carefully remove them from the wax paper and place them on a sheet of parchment paper to serve or store.

Notes

These wreaths can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Info

The nutritional information for this recipe is as follows:
  • Calories: 92
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg
  • Sodium: 87mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 9g
  • Protein: 1g

Recipe Tips

  • If you don’t have a round cookie cutter, you can also shape the wreaths using your hands.
  • Make sure to grease the wax paper with cooking spray to prevent the wreaths from sticking.
  • If the mixture becomes too sticky to work with, wet your hands with water to prevent it from sticking.
  • You can also add other decorations to the wreaths, such as silver dragees or white nonpareils, to give them a more festive look.

Enjoy making and eating these delicious Rice Krispie Christmas Wreaths!


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