Rice Krispie Wreaths
These festive Rice Krispie Wreaths are the perfect holiday treat! A gooey marshmallow treat shaped into a beautiful Christmas Wreath. Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party or want a fun no-bake dessert to make with kids, this treat comes together in minutes and looks stunning on your holiday table.
Servings: 16 small wreaths 1 lrg wreath
Calories: 247kcal
Equipment
- My Favorite Apron
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 bags 10 oz each mini marshmallows (about 20 oz total)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- green food coloring to desired shade
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ⅓ cup red cinnamon candies OR red mini M&Ms
- Optional: sprinkles edible glitter, or a red licorice bow
Instructions
- Prepare Your Wreath Base
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. If making a large wreath, place a large round bowl (or a small pot turned upside down) in the center to help guide the wreath shape.
- If making the small wreaths, you can shape them with your hands easily.
- You can also grease your hands or gloves ahead of time—it gets sticky!
- Melt the Butter & Marshmallows
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and green food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Add the Rice Krispies
- Working quickly, fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until everything is well coated and evenly colored. The mixture should be sticky and vibrant green.
- Shape the Wreath
- For the large wreath, scoop the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet, forming a large ring around the bowl in the middle. Press gently with greased hands to shape it into an even, thick wreath.
- Remove the center bowl and smooth the inside edges.
- For the small wreaths, scoop the mixture onto smaller clumps, 8 on a sheet. Then coat hands with butter or cooking spray and shape the wreaths by poking a hole through the middle and shaping them.
- Decorate
- While the wreath is still warm and sticky, press the red candies around it to resemble berries.
- Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired. If you'd like a bow, shape one from pull-apart licorice and press it gently onto the wreath.
- Set & Serve
- Allow the wreaths to cool for about 30 minutes, or until firm.
- For the large wreath cut into wedges to serve, or let guests pull apart sections.
Notes
Tips for the Best Christmas Wreaths
- Grease your hands with butter or coconut oil to prevent sticking while shaping.
- Add a few drops of peppermint extract if you want a minty holiday flavor.
- To make the wreath extra glossy, drizzle a tiny bit of melted butter over the top once shaped.
- For a brighter green color use the green gel food coloring. I just like using liquid food coloring with no artificial colors, that is why my wreaths are not a pretty vibrant green!
- Let the pot used to mixed the rice krispie mixture soak in the sink with hot water. Just something I learned when It came time to clean the pot from this recipe. It will need to soak for a few minutes. :)