Christmas Rice Crispy Treats: The Ultimate White Chocolate Dipped Holiday Snack

Macro shot of lumpy spherical Christmas Rice Crispy Treats with thick white chocolate coating and red, green, and white nonpareils.

Christmas Rice Crispy Treats: The Ultimate White Chocolate Dipped Holiday Snack

Festive Christmas Rice Crispy Treats shaped into rustic spheres, dipped in velvety white chocolate, and decorated with red, green, and white nonpareils. A perfect no-bake holiday dessert featuring a gooey marshmallow center and a crunchy chocolate shell.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 treats

Course: Desserts, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

6 cups puffed rice cereal 160g
10 oz mini marshmallows 283g, fresh
4 tbsp unsalted butter 57g
1 tsp pure vanilla extract 5ml
12 oz white chocolate melting wafers 340g
1 tsp coconut oil 5ml, optional for extra shine
3 tbsp red, green, and white nonpareils For decoration

Equipment

1 Large Heavy-Bottomed Pot To melt marshmallows evenly.
1 Silicone spatula Essential for handling sticky marshmallow mixture.
1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking while chocolate sets.

Instructions

Make the Cereal Base

In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir constantly with a silicone spatula until completely smooth and glossy.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and gently fold in the puffed rice cereal until every grain is coated.

Shape and Dip

With greased hands, roll the mixture into 2-inch spheres. Place on parchment paper to cool slightly.
Melt white chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave. Dip the top of each sphere into the chocolate, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Immediately top with red, green, and white nonpareils while the chocolate is still wet. Let set for 30 minutes.

Notes

Use low heat for the marshmallows to prevent them from becoming hard.
Grease your hands with butter to make rolling the spheres mess-free.