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Snowman Rice Krispie Treats decorated for the holidays

Snowman Rice Krispie Treats

Fun and festive treats shaped like snowmen, made with crispy rice cereal, marshmallows, and delightful decorations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 15 treats
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 Inch Baking Pan
  • Large Pot
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 7 cups Mini Marshmallows Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 8 cups Crisp Rice Cereal
  • 2 cups White Baking Chips
  • 1/2 cup Black Sugar Pearls For eyes and buttons
  • 1/4 cup Carrot Sprinkles Or orange Pez for noses
  • 30 pieces Round Peppermint Candies For smiles
  • 1/2 cup Red Candy Melts For scarves
  • 1 piece Pull and Peel Licorice For earmuffs

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add 6 cups of mini marshmallows to the pot and stir until they are completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
  • Gradually add the crisp rice cereal, folding gently to coat each piece. Then fold in the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan and allow it to set for 30-45 minutes.
  • Cut the set mixture into 15 squares for the snowman bases.
  • Melt the white baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short bursts until smooth.
  • Dip the top of each Rice Krispie square into the melted white chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  • Decorate with black sugar pearls for eyes and buttons, a carrot sprinkle for the nose, and two peppermint candies for a smile.
  • For the scarf, melt the red candy melts and pipe a scarf shape around each snowman's neck.
  • Cut the pull and peel licorice into pieces and attach them as earmuffs.
  • Allow the decorations to set before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

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Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keyword Festive, Holiday Treats, Rice Krispie Treats