Trimmed Christmas Tree Treats™
- Gather your family and create magical Christmas trees using Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and fun toppings.
- Prep time is only 20 minutes with a total of 40 minutes for a full batch.
- Shape and decorate your trees with frosting, candies, or gels—easy for kids, delicious for all!
- Microwave and stovetop methods make it accessible for everyone.
- Encourages creativity and turns treat-making into imagination in every bite.
Snap, Crackle, Pop! Family fun starts here with Trimmed Christmas Tree Treats. Gather your family and create adorable, festive trees with Rice Krispies, gooey marshmallows, and colorful candies. Prep takes just 20 minutes and you get 12 sweet treats to decorate. Let’s make it together—add your own magical touch and share these fresh, easy goodies that are delicious for all!
Your kids will love decorating these little trees just as much as they do the real one. Serve these green goodies to your holiday guests; just don't forget to save one for Santa.
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
40
SERVINGS
12
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- OR
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
- Assorted candies
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into Christmas trees. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
