Magical Christmas Tree Crispy Treats!

Create festive Christmas tree crispy treats with butter, marshmallows, and green food coloring for a delightful holiday dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

6 tablespoons (85g) butter
1 10-ounce bag (283g) mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 drop green food coloring
6 cups (150g) gluten-free crispy rice cereal
8 gluten-free pretzel sticks
½ cup (85g) white chocolate chips
Christmas sprinkles (for decorating)

Instructions

Lightly spray a 9-inch round pan with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until golden brown and nutty, then remove from heat.
Add marshmallows and stir until almost completely melted. Stir in vanilla, salt, and green food coloring until smooth. Mix in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Let it cool for 20 minutes.
Cut the set treats into 8 equal wedges. Gently press a pretzel stick into the bottom of each wedge to serve as the trunk.
Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over each tree. Decorate with sprinkles immediately.

Notes

- For perfectly shaped trees, use a sharp knife and a gentle sawing motion to cut the treats.
- If white chocolate seizes, add a tiny bit more melted white chocolate or a teaspoon of neutral oil (like vegetable or canola) to smooth it out.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.