Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats (with Video!)
Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are SO simple to make and kids adore the fun shape and color. If you’re scrambling for a last minute holiday treat, these are it!
1pkg. (10 oz.) marshmallows ( about 40 regular sized, or 4 cups mini marshmallows)
green food coloring
6cupsRice Krispies toasted rice cereal
sprinkles
20small pretzel sticks
Instructions
Grease or spray a 9x13-inch pan and set aside.
In a large pan, melt butter and marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Once it almost smooth and melted, add green food coloring little by little until you achieve desired tree color. Once completely smooth and perfectly green, remove from heat and immediately stir in Rice Krispies. Continue to stir until all the cereal is coated.
Press evenly into prepared pan (I always spray my hand with nonstick cooking spray to do this, but you can also use a piece of wax paper). Immediately sprinkle with sprinkles. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Make a cut down the middle of the pan (the long way). Then, cut each of those rows into triangles (you should have 4 scraps leftover, one at each side of each row).
Insert pretzel stick into bottom of triangles to form trunk.
Video
Notes
Normally, I advise pressing Rice Krispie treats into the pan very lightly. However, with these trees, press them in a little more firmly so they hold together well and keep their shape.