When Melanie invited me to participate in this Rice Krispies challenge I got very excited and I immediately started to brainstorm what would I create?? The challenge was to create a Holiday Show-Stopper. Just the name sounds pretty ambitious!
I haven’t made Rice Krispies treats before this, so I was nervous just of the fact that I didn’t know how to make them! But I soon found out that they are so easy to make. That helped. The basic recipe lends itself for many variations and additions, that’s why these challenges are here; with creativity and Rice Krispies there are a million options!!
I think I took it as a design project (I’m a graphic designer), I got really excited with all my ideas and kept thinking of more but there was a point that I had to stop and decide. Once I decided, I wrote my list of supplies and went shopping. It’s been a long time since I do anything this crafty, so I was so happy to go and start it. Then, during the assembly, my favorite part was deciding which icing color each set of balls gets and which sprinkles. Also, matching the colors to each tree, arranging the decorations plus taking the pictures, I think I loved every step! This is something that took me out of my usual computer design work and made me use my creativity in a different way, I love it! Click on the Rice Krispies badge and it will take you to a page were there is a link to all the other posts with the challenge, it’s really fun to see them all!
In my mind there are so many variations of this, you can make 1 tree only, you can paint the trees and balls in other colors (Even if they aren’t Christmas colors, it will look Holiday because of the cones and arrangement plus kids would love some rainbow color sprinkles, for example!), you can make other shapes as ornaments (candy canes, bells, stars, etc), you can add sparkle to make it shiny, add flowers and so on… I could keep going and going here!
I did get my 4 year old, Adrian, to help me with it and we had lots of fun. He helped me get the mix together, make the balls, paint the trees and when he ate them he said: it’s like a lollipop!! But I have to confess there were many moments that I wanted the project all to myself and the designer instinct kicked in more than the mami instinct; I had to balance it!
Without further ado, here is the recipe so you can make this Show-Stopper too if you wish!
Rice Krispies Treats Christmas Trees for the Holidays
Ingredients for the ball ornaments:
- 9 tbsp of butter
- 3 regular bags (10 oz) of marshmallows
- 18 cups of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies (About 2 boxes)
- Bag of 100 Lollipop sticks (cut in 3 pieces each)
Directions for the ornaments:
- In a saucepan melt the 3 tbsp of butter over low heat.
- Once its melted add 1 bag of marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add 6 cups of Rice Krispies, stir until its all mixed. Let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Butter a baking sheet and butter your hands, start making the balls and place them on the tray. Try to make them no bigger than 3/4″ and the smallest you can will be probably about 1/2″. The different sizes will work well on the the different cone sizes.
- Attach a stick to each ball.
- Repeat step 1 to 5 for 2 times more. So in total you will make 3 ornament batches. The mix has to be molded warm so that’s why you have to work in separate batches.
Ingredients for the decorations:
- 2 tubes of white decorating incing (4.25 oz each)
- 1 tube of red decorating incing (4.25 oz)
- 1 tube of green decorating incing (4.25 oz)
- Assorted Sprinkles and icing to decorate
- 3 Styrofoam cones in different sizes (The biggest one is about 13″ tall)
Directions for assembly and decorations:
- With a brush, paint the cones with the icing (If it is too thick add a hint of water) in 3 different colors, one white, one red and one green. Let it dry.
- Meanwhile place each icing color on a little container (Again, if it’s too thick add 1 or 2 tsp of water) and dip the balls 3/4 of the way in the icing.
- Top each ball with your favorite holiday sprinkle combination. Let them dry. You can use a Styrofoam base to stick them to dry and maybe place them in the fridge or let them dry overnight.
- After they are all very dry, stick them to each tree in an imaginary ribbon of balls from top to bottom until you fill all the tree. You will need about 55 balls for each tree!
- Have fun arranging the trees in a circular base with real or imitation pine!
Thanks so much Melanie and ModernMami readers for having me here and now there is a great giveaway for you readers!
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One of my favorites is to make them, drizzle them with white chocolate and then sprinkle crushed candy canes on them.
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One of my favorites is to make them, drizzle them with white chocolate and then sprinkle crushed candy canes on them.
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I’ve made rice krispy treats with M & M’s in them.
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I’ve made rice krispy treats with M & M’s in them.
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I have never made this treat with my kids but used to make them with my mom when I was a child all the time.
For special occasions like birthdays we would dip them in chocolate…oh my…I think it’s time to make them here at home ( :
Beautiful pictures Dariela!
I have never made this treat with my kids but used to make them with my mom when I was a child all the time.
For special occasions like birthdays we would dip them in chocolate…oh my…I think it’s time to make them here at home ( :
Beautiful pictures Dariela!
The idea of the rice krispy treat trees is one that takes me back to my elementary school were we used food to make gifts for our families. This is an excellent way to incorporate your children. If my nephews were around during Christmas time, this is something I would do with them.
I’ve only made the basic rice krispie treats but I love this idea and might make it as a centerpiece with my son!
One of my favorite rice krispie recipes are the classic rice krispie treats. Rice krispies and marshmallows! Yum!
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I made rice krispy treats with peppermind candy ..great !!!!
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I like making dark chocolate and peanut butter drizzled over the rice krispies top.
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I haven’t tried making rice krispy treats at home with my children yet, though I loved eating them as a child! But after reading this post, I am inspired to try it myself now. I think making them is half the fun, and I am sure my children will enjoy the process just as much as the end result.
Dariela, this is such a creative idea and gives me many more! Beautiful pictures, as always! Thank you for sharing this project.
We like to add peanut butter and chocolate and roll them up like a log.
I like the plain old traditional rice krispie squares!
My little one would love this! I’ve never tried making rice krispies but now that my 2 year old is big enough to help I will definitely try.
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I made the Christmas cake from Jen Murray blog. It turned out real pretty maybe even better then hers LOL
Wow- that is beautiful! I simply like my treats with drizzled chocolate!
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My favorite Rice Krispy recipe is the marshmallow & rice krispy squares. It’s an old time classic and remember my mom making it for me when I was little. It was always a good treat.
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I have tried Rice Krispie Treats several ways, including rolled in balls, but yours is probably the most creative and colorful presentation I have ever seen. I would have to say my favorite way to eat them is still the regular treats.
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I’ve made the standard Rice Krispie treat recipe but my favorite is a version that uses melted peanut butter & butterscotch chips mixed w/ the Rice Krispies then layered with a chocolate fudge. You put it in the fridge to harden and it is SO yummy when they come out. Everyone loves them and they have been a family tradition for us!
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I enjoy making Rice Krispies the original way, with chocolate & mint, peanut butter, and with M & M candies. The recipes with chocolate are my favorite!
I have just been eating them normal, but I’m going to start adding things!
I have made them before, and no recipe has ever disappointed me – but one with peanut butter and chocolates was really amazing
I haven’t tried to make anything other than regular rice crispy treats, but I know like them made with peanut butter. I need to buy a box and get creative! Thanks! jenalber @ hotmail dot com
Wow that looks delicious! I’ve never made anything other than the original recipe. But, this sure give me inspiration!
I have only made the original rice krispies but these trees are too cute and I think I will do them this weekend.
I like to add mini M& M’s or Mini Chocolate chips to them
I like to add mini M& M’s or Mini Chocolate chips to them
I’ve made them with fruit loops once…cute, but too sweet
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I’ve made them with fruit loops once…cute, but too sweet
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I like Rice Crispie Treats with M&Ms.
I like Rice Crispie Treats with M&Ms.
We used to make regular rice krispy treats and then cut out shapes using Christmas cookie cutters. We would frost the “cookies” with icing, sprinkles and candy.
We used to make regular rice krispy treats and then cut out shapes using Christmas cookie cutters. We would frost the “cookies” with icing, sprinkles and candy.
I think the rice krispie gingerbread men are cute! I’ve only ever made them the original way. Sometimes we have thrown in some Fruity Pebbles to makes them colorful 🙂
Thanks!
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I think the rice krispie gingerbread men are cute! I’ve only ever made them the original way. Sometimes we have thrown in some Fruity Pebbles to makes them colorful 🙂
Thanks!
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I have made them with lots of different mix-ins. My favorite recipe is to add peanut butter and then throw in some Reece’s peices. Yum.
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I have made them with lots of different mix-ins. My favorite recipe is to add peanut butter and then throw in some Reece’s peices. Yum.
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I have only made the original type, and those have always been the favorite
I have only made the original type, and those have always been the favorite
Oh, my gosh…I have loved all the ideas but I think that maybe I like this one the best. A little more work but just adorable. I hope I have time to make it before our party on Tuesday.
Oh, my gosh…I have loved all the ideas but I think that maybe I like this one the best. A little more work but just adorable. I hope I have time to make it before our party on Tuesday.
Sometimes my family likes to make almond bark treats with Rice Krispies in them… very delicious.
I’ve only made the original Rice Krispies Treats. Now I’m inspired to be more creative!
I like making rice krispies with chocolate chips and peanut butter!
I have made rice krispy treats and then frosted them with melted hershey bars
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I’ve only made them drizzled with chocolate. After reading all the other recipes, I may have to expand my recipe box!
We aren’t very creative, and we usually just make the basic ones, although sometimes we put sprinkles on top.
I’ve only made the basic ones but I would shape them into shapes and add food coloring
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I’ve only made the basic ones but I would shape them into shapes and add food coloring
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My son loves them with M&Ms mixed in
My son loves them with M&Ms mixed in
I’ve made Rice Krispie Treats adding caramel, peanut butter, or chocolate (three of my favorite foods)–but the recipe I like most is the original recipe for Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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I’ve made Rice Krispie Treats adding caramel, peanut butter, or chocolate (three of my favorite foods)–but the recipe I like most is the original recipe for Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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we usually just go traditional, but i like to add white choc chips and crushed buttermints sometimes.
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we usually just go traditional, but i like to add white choc chips and crushed buttermints sometimes.
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I love original rice krispie treats! Sometimes I will mix it up a little and add peanut butter or chocolate!
I love original rice krispie treats! Sometimes I will mix it up a little and add peanut butter or chocolate!
Great giveaway!
I love to make the Original Rice Krispy treats for all occasions. Every now and then I’ll drizzle some chocolate on top.
I’m getting married soon so winning this would be a huge help to my fiance and I. Thanks for the opportunity!
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I like mine with chocolate chips mixed in..
I like the regular Rice Krispies treats…but a little dab of peanut butter is something I love in the mix.
I’ve made the recipe that adds peanut butter and chocolate to the basic mix.
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Your design is great! I enjoy making them with melted chocolate or M&M’s mixed in, or just the original way! 🙂
I like them with peanut butter and chocolate chips or butterscotch chips.
I think that your Holiday Rice Krispies Trees turned out very lovely.
The only thing I’ve ever made with rice krispies are the original treats, maybe sometimes with peanut butter chips tossed in! I will have to try some other treats now too!
I like rice krispies treats with M&M’s added in.
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I’ve only make the regular ones, but all of these great recipes are inspiring me to be more ambitious.
I love my mom’s recipe – the traditional RKT with green food coloring and decorate with red cinnamon dots. Yummmmy!
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I love peanut butter Rice Krispies Treats (made with pb, karo syrup and sugar) topped with chocolate! YUM!
I love the the regular kellogs rice krispy treat recipe that is on the box. Im not a great cook so I stick to the basics. I may rty this recipe though. Looks like fun & I think the kids would love decorating them! Such a fun idea!
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I like basic rice krispy treats!
I like basic rice krispy treats!
I have onnly ever made the original rice krispies but I have dressed them up with some red and green sugar!
I have onnly ever made the original rice krispies but I have dressed them up with some red and green sugar!