Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths
Rice Krispies Christmas Wreaths are a delicious holiday tradition. This recipe is easy to make and they turn out so festive and impressive!
A FUN AND EASY HOLIDAY TREAT
This recipe for marshmallow Rice Krispies Wreaths is a holiday classic for many of us. It’s festive and sweet and easy to make. Folks just can’t help but love them because they are just so pretty and no one can resist a Rice Krispies treat!
CAN I MAKE THESE WREATHS WITH CORNFLAKES?
- Yes, you can use this same recipe but substitute with cornflake cereal instead of Rice Krispies cereal. That is the more traditional way of making these. We just enjoy the Rice Krispies texture a bit better.
- For this recipe, I like to use the gel food coloring because it is so vibrant. You get a really rich color with gel food coloring as opposed to the liquid food coloring. I try to get a really deep green color but you can use liquid food coloring if that is all you can find. Just note that it may not turn out as deep a green as you see in my photos.
- To store your Rice Krispies Christmas wreaths, stack them in an airtight container. Place a sheet of wax paper in between each layer to keep them from sticking, then seal the top. These treats can be stored (in an airtight container) at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- mini marshmallows
- unsalted butter
- vanilla extract
- salt
- green gel food coloring
- Rice Krispies cereal
- red hots cinnamon candies
- sprinkles
HOW TO MAKE RICE KRISPIES WREATHS:
Place the marshmallows and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir to combine. Continue until everything is melted and smooth, this should only take 2-3 intervals.
Add the vanilla and salt, mix to combine. Add the food coloring a little at a time until you get the desired color you want.
Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal.
Stir until combined really well.
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Add ¼ cup scoops of the mix onto the sheet tray, I like to use a large cookie scoop for this and I spray the scoop with neutral flavored cooking spray to make sure the mixture doesn’t stick.
Spray your hands with cooking spray, you can also use butter. Compact the scoop between your hands, place it back on the sheet tray, and with your index finger, make a hole through the center. Form them into circles, repeat with all the scoops.
Decorate with the cinnamon candies and sprinkles, gently pressing them in to stick.
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RICE KRISPIES CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Ingredients
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- green gel food coloring (I used Kelly Green)
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- red hots cinnamon candies
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Decorate with the cinnamon candies and sprinkles, gently pressing them in to stick. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use this same recipe but substitute with cornflake cereal instead of Rice Krispies cereal.
- For this recipe, I like to use the gel food coloring because it is so vibrant. You get a really rich color with gel food coloring as opposed to the liquid food coloring. I try to get a really deep green color but you can use liquid food coloring if that is all you can find. Just note that it may not turn out as deep a green as you see in my photos.
- To store your Rice Krispies Christmas wreaths, stack them in an airtight container. Place a sheet of wax paper in between each layer to keep them from sticking, then seal the top. These treats can be stored (in an airtight container) at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze the treats for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition
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I make mine with corn flakes and they are beautiful!
Hers are not cornflakes but Rice Krispies. They are beautiful and delicious as well. You are supposed to be commenting on her recipe, not yours, your comment was rude.