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Rice Krispies Christmas Trees

Already thinking of holiday baking? These rice krispie Christmas trees are so easy to make, and so fun too!
Prep Time13 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

Ingredients

Rice Krispies

  • 3 Tbsp salted butter
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows (or 40 large marshmallows)
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Icing

  • 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 Tbsp water
  • green food colouring
  • round colourful candies (smarties or m&ms)

Instructions

Rice Krispies

  • In a large microwave safe bowl, heat the 3 tablespoons of butter and marshmallows on high for 2-3 minutes. Stir until completely melted.
  • Add in the rice krispie cereal, and mix until the cereal is well coated.
  • Lightly spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray. Pour the rice krispie mixture into the baking pan, and press down. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Cut the rice kirspies into triangles.

Icing

  • Mix together the icing ingredients until smooth. Spoon into a piping bag. Pipe the icing onto the rice krispies and decorate with the round candies.

Notes

Total time does not include time in fridge.