Christmas Rice Crispy Treats: Easy White Chocolate & Sprinkles Recipe
These festive Christmas Rice Crispy Treats combine classic chewy rice cereal bars with creamy white chocolate and colorful sprinkles for a quick, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert. Perfect for parties, gifting, or cozy family nights, they come together in under 20 minutes with simple pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Kellogg’s Rice Krispies)
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, divided
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles, divided
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Nonstick spray or extra butter for greasing pan
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper and lightly grease.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until foaming.
- Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips to the marshmallow mixture and stir until melted and silky. Stir in vanilla and sea salt, if using.
- Remove pan from heat. Add rice cereal and fold gently until evenly coated.
- Fold in 1/4 cup sprinkles, reserving the rest for topping.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press evenly with wax paper or a buttered spatula.
- Melt remaining 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over pressed treats and scatter remaining sprinkles on top.
- Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes (or refrigerate for 15 minutes).
- Lift treats out of pan and cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for best texture. Melt white chocolate in short microwave bursts to avoid burning. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use certified gluten-free cereal and sprinkles, vegan butter, and dairy-free white chocolate. Add sprinkles when mixture is warm but not hot to prevent color bleeding. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (1/20th of
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 1
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