These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats make the perfect festive treat, and they are so much fun to make with kids. Crispy rice cereal mixed with chocolatey goodness, cranberries, ground ginger and cinnamon – these just scream Christmas and will have you Ho-Ho-Hoing all the way through December.
Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Who doesn’t have fond memories of making rice krispie treats when they were a kid? They are the ideal kitchen task for a kid as there is no cutting involved and once an adult does the heating and adds it to the bowl, the kids get to do all the stirring and of course licking the bowl.
These are the nostalgic rice krispie treats we know and love, but with a Christmas twist on them. They have ginger and cinnamon in them, and dried cranberries too. Plus chocolate of course. Christmas is all about chocolate.
Why should you try it?
✔ A nostalgic treat
✔ A healthier version
✔ Just 94 calories a square
✔ An easy recipe for kids to help with
Christmas Chocolate Bars
What is Christmas without chocolate? Miserable! I can officially tell you that because I have flu for 2 weeks over Christmas once and I lived on water and dry toast. Not a single chocolate orange crossed my lips. I make up for it every Christmas now.
If you haven’t tried making your own chocolate bars at Christmas, then now is the time to start as these couldn’t be any easier. They aren’t really chocolate bars, they are more like a rice krispie treats and what’s not to love about that? They would make a lovely homemade Christmas gift too if money is a bit tight this year.
Can you freeze these?
Yes, and that’s one of the best things about them. We don’t often make chocolate treats in our house, as we eat them too quickly. But these can be kept in the freezer, so they aren’t there staring at your from the kitchen counter. They would keep in the freezer for a couple of weeks no problem.
What Other Things Can You Add To Them?
These are really easy to adapt. You could add chunks of white chocolate or some dried cherries or raisins. Let kids throw in their favourite ingredients and you can customise it every time.
Extra Tips:
- Keep these in the freezer and cut off a slice as and when you want some. This is great for portion control.
- Not a fan of cranberries? You can use dried cherries instead.
- Kids love making these, so get them involved and let them stir everything together.
- Add a little extra flavour to these by stirring in some orange or peppermint extract.
Ingredients needed to make these Christmas Rice Krispie Treats (serves 24)
- 200g coconut oil
- 110g cocoa powder
- 8 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 90g rice cereal
- 50g dried cranberries
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
How To Make Christmas Rice Krispie Treats – Step by Step:
One: Put the coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup on a pan and gently heat until melted.
Two: In a large bowl add the rice cereal and then stir in the dried cranberries, ginger and cinnamon. Mix well.
Three: Add the melted mixture.
Four: Mix Well
Five: Layer some baking paper in a dish and pour in the mixture, pressing it down so it goes all the way to the sides.
Six: Put it in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting.
Want to try some other Christmas recipes? How about these:
Christmas Snowman Hot Chocolate
Christmas Chutney
Mulled Apple Juice
Santa Hat Brownies
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Christmas Leftover Pasta Bake
Gingerbread Cupcakes
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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 200 g Coconut oil
- 110 g Cocoa powder
- 8 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 90 g Rice cereal
- 50 g Dried cranberries
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Put the coconut oil, cocoa powder, vanilla extract and maple syrup in a pan and gently heated until melted.
- Add to a large bowl with the rice cereal and add the dried cranberries, ginger and cinnamon and stir well.
- Layer some baking paper in a dish and pour in the mixture, pressing down so it goes to the sides. Put in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Keep these in the freezer and cut off a slice as and when you want some. This is great for portion control.
- Not a fan of cranberries? You can use dried cherries instead.
- Kids love making these, so get them involved and let them stir everything together.
- Add a little extra flavour to these by stirring in some orange or peppermint extract.
Nutritional Information
Bridget says
Sounds lovely will try making these healthier versions for my grandson:)
Taylor Kiser says
These are a must make for the holidays! They look so tasty!
Kelly Anthony says
These festive chocolate crunch bars will be perfect for giving to teachers, neighbors and friends for Christmas. Such a yummy treat!
Sarah Newman says
I haven’t made rice krispy treats in a LONG time! And never have I made Christmas ones… these sound so crispy and chewy and flavorful!
kallee says
They look absolutely scrumptious!
Emily says
I love how detailed these instructions are. Thanks for posting!
Jessi Joachim says
These are so cute and i bet they are super delicious! I love finding new recipes and new sweets… I will totally have to try this one out and make these crunch bars with my daughter!
Caroline says
Oh yes, definitely have memories of making rice krispie treats. Like the idea of both the chocolate and spices in there instead of the more traditional sticky version.
Edyta at Eating European says
This reminds me of a treat that I used to make with my mom when I was a kid. We used rice crispy too with some caramel sauce and it was super delicious. I need to try your version this season :)