Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

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.

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

Just 10 minutes prep time

✔ A lighter version

✔ Just 94 calories a square

Christmas kitchen fun

✔ An easy recipe for kids to help with

What you will need

• Coconut oil - We used this instead of butter, however you could swap it for butter. Don't worry, there isn't an overwhelming coconut flavour when using coconut oil.
• Cocoa powder - Try to use the best quality cocoa powder you can, as you will be able to taste the difference.
• Maple syrup - This is how we have sweetened the Christmas rice krispie treats. You could swap them for honey, but they would no longer be vegan.
• Vanilla - Use vanilla extract rather than essence, for a natural flavour.
• Rice cereal - You can use real rice krispies, or the cheap supermarket own brand. Once you have everything else mixed in to it, you won't be able to taste the difference.
• Cranberries - It's not Christmas without cranberries, right? Dried cranberries add sweetness and festive flavour.
• Ginger and cinnamon - Use ground ginger and cinnamon to give these rice krispie treats a festive twist.

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.

How to adapt 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.

Every Christmas in the baking section of the supermarket, there are favourite festive sprinkles on sale. Grab some of those and let the kids go wild. What would make these really special is a spray of edible glitter.

If you want to make these in to a different shape, then you can form them in to circles and then top them with some melted white chocolate the make Christmas puddings. Use marzipan to make leaves and berries to make them look really authentic.

What to serve them with

This is pretty indulgent as it is, so it really doesn't need anything else. But it goes really well with a nice hot drink. Why not try one of the ones we have on the blog:

• Cinnamon Coffee
• Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
• Pumpkin Spiced Latte
• Snowman Hot Chocolate
• Cinnamon Mocha
• Peppermint Hot Chocolate
• Chai Tea Latte

FAQs

How to store Christmas rice krispie treats?

The Christmas Puddings are best stored in an air-tight container at room temperature, and they will last for 5 days. You can keep them in the fridge, but let them come up to room temperature before eating.

Can you freeze Christmas rice krispie treats?

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 staring at your from the kitchen counter. They would keep in the freezer for a couple of weeks no problem.

How many slices does it make?

This recipe makes 24 slices. You could have bigger slices, and less portions, but we think that portion control is key with these, as they are quite indulgent.

Do Christmas rice krispie treats make a nice Christmas gift?

Yes, they make the perfect Christmas gift. Stack them up (with a square of baking paper between each one) and then wrap them in a clear present wrap with some ribbon.

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.

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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