This post may contain affiliate links.For more information, please see our affiliate policy.Leave a ReviewJump to RecipeThese festive Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for parties, goodie bags, and even your Christmas cookie plate.

Start with my basic bar recipe and customize them with frosting, candy, and snacks to make your favorite Christmas designs.  Meggan’s notes Moms have been making Rice Krispie Treats since 1939 (when they were invented), so you think we’d have this recipe down pat by now.So why do some rice krispie bars turn out hard as a rock or stuck to the pan? Using my culinary education and candy-making experience, I tweaked the standard rice krispie treat recipe until it was absolutely perfect.

The secret to a soft and chewy Rice Krispie treat is to melt the butter and marshmallows together over low heat, giving them plenty of time to gently combine.I also learned that when it comes to Rice Krispie bars, large marshmallows work better than small marshmallows.But my top tip here is to add a splash of vanilla to your marshmallow mixture.

This adds warmth and a deeper flavor of sweetness without just adding straight sugar.I swear it makes all the difference! To transform these Rice Krispie bars into festive Christmas treats, just use your favorite frostings, candies, and snacks to create Christmas characters and decorations.And if life gets hectic, just buy Rice Krispie treats at the store and decorate them! Life is all a

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