Description
These festive Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Bites are a delightful holiday treat featuring three colorful batches in red, green, and white. Made with classic Rice Krispies cereal, gooey melted marshmallows, rich butter, and topped with cheerful Christmas sprinkles, these bite-sized sweets are perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or festive snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 9 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Cereal
- 9 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 9 tablespoons Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted)
Coloring and Decoration
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring – Red, Crimson, Yellow, Blue (to create red, green, and white colors)
- Nonpareils Christmas Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the first color batch: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium pan over low heat. Once melted, add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Add food coloring: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the desired food coloring to create the first festive color (e.g., red). Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the color.
- Incorporate cereal: Add 3 cups of Rice Krispie cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cereal pieces are fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add sprinkles (optional): Mix in Christmas-themed nonpareils sprinkles for added festive flair.
- Shape the bites: Allow the mixture to cool slightly so it is easier to handle. Measure approximately 0.6 oz of the mixture and roll it into a small ball using hands slightly greased or damp to prevent sticking.
- Repeat for remaining colors: Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other two colors (green and white) using the same quantities.
- Cooling and serving: Allow all Rice Krispie Treat Bites to cool completely at room temperature to firm up before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use gloves or lightly grease your hands to prevent the marshmallow mixture from sticking when rolling the bites.
- Adjust food coloring amounts to achieve desired brightness and tone for the colors.
- The sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch and additional texture.
- Store the bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a softer treat, enjoy shortly after cooling; for a firmer bite, allow them to set longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Rice Krispie Treat Bite (approximately 0.6 oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
