Introduction

These Rice Krispie Christmas Trees are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. They combine the classic crunch of Rice Krispies with smooth, colored white chocolate to create edible decorations that are both delightful and delicious.

Three green Christmas tree-shaped treats made from puffed cereal are standing on a wooden board dusted with white powdered sugar. Each tree is decorated with small pastel star-shaped sprinkles in pink, yellow, orange, and green. More colorful star sprinkles are scattered around the base on the board and white marbled surface. In the blurry background, there are three large silver Christmas ball ornaments, adding a festive feel. The texture of the trees is crunchy and detailed by the cereal pieces tightly packed together. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

7 oz white chocolate
6 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
Oil-based or powdered green food coloring (use according to package instructions; avoid water-based coloring)
Parchment paper (for making cones)
Optional decorations like white icing or candy stars

Instructions

Step 1: Roll semi-circles of parchment paper into cone shapes by bringing the middle of the flat side into a point. Secure the cones with sticky tape to hold their shape.
Step 2: Melt the white chocolate gently until smooth. Stir in green gel food coloring until you achieve your desired shade of green.
Step 3: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
Step 4: Spoon the coated mixture into the parchment cones, pressing down firmly with the back of the spoon to compact the filling as much as possible.
Step 5: Place the filled cones point side down in a glass or similar holder to keep them upright, then refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
Step 6: Carefully peel off the parchment paper to reveal your Rice Krispie Christmas Trees. Decorate them as you like with icing, candy stars, or leave them plain to showcase their vibrant green color.

Tips & Variations

Use oil-based or powdered food coloring to avoid the white chocolate from seizing, as water-based colors can cause texture issues.
For added flavor, mix in a teaspoon of peppermint extract with the melted white chocolate before combining with Rice Krispies.
Try decorating with colorful sprinkles, mini candy canes, or edible glitter for extra festive flair.
Use different colored food coloring to create a variety of tree colors or seasonal themes.

Storage

Store the Rice Krispie Christmas Trees in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid humid environments to keep them crisp. If refrigerated after decorating, allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

How to Serve

Three small cone-shaped treats that look like Christmas trees are placed on a wooden board over a white marbled texture. Each cone is made of tightly packed pale green cereal pieces dusted lightly with white powdered sugar to give a snowy effect. Small, colorful star-shaped sprinkles in pink, yellow, and orange are scattered all over the cones and the board around them, adding bright pops of color. In the blurry background, there are silver and white round Christmas ornaments, enhancing the festive feeling. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular water-based food coloring?

Water-based food coloring can cause white chocolate to seize and become grainy, so it’s best to use oil-based or powdered food coloring for smooth, vibrant coloring.

How can I make sure the trees hold their shape well?

Press the Rice Krispies mixture firmly into the parchment cones and refrigerate thoroughly to set the chocolate. Using parchment shaped tightly into cones helps maintain the tree form during setting.