8White CandyMini Marshmallow, Snowflake Sprinkle, White M&M
Red Sanding Sugar
8Wooden sucker sticks
1CupWhite Chocolate Chipsor White Candy Wafer Melted
Instructions
Making your own Rice Krispie Treats
In a large stock pot over medium heat add Butter.
Allow butter to melt and add Marshmallows. Stir to coat marshmallows and allow the heat to melt ingredients. Stirring will keep ingredients from sticking and burning to bottom of pan.
Remove from heat, stir Vanilla and Pinch of Salt
Add Rice Puff Cereal to melted marshmallow mixture. Stir with a large wooden spoon or spatula making sure all cereal is coated in marshmallow mixture.
Spray an 8×8 pan with cooking spray and pour Rice Krispie Treats into pan.
TIP: Wet your fingers with a little bit of water and shake it off. Use your moistened fingers to press the Krispies into the pan. Like Magic it won’t stick!
Allow to cool and cut into rectangles
How to make Santa Treats Treats
In a small bowl melt White Chocolate chips in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, and repeat for 15 seconds. Stir and repeat for 15 seconds or until chocolate is smooth.
Dip one end of Rice Krispy into melted chocolate and then quickly dip into red sanding sugar.
Add wooden stick to each rectangle rice krispie treat by gently pressing halfway into treat. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet to cool
Once candy coating has cooled and harden dip opposite end into melted white chocolate and then quickly press into sweetened coconut to resemble a beard.
Candy eyes and nose can be attached with a drop of melted chocolate and put into place. A White candy snowflake, M&M, or even a Mini Marshmallow can be placed on Santa’s hat.
Place back on parchment or wax paper to cool and harden.
Allow to cool before wrapping in plastic
Notes
This recipe can be made by making your own Rice Krispie Treats OR using the prepackaged Rice Krispies which I prefer. It makes this a quick and easy treat or craft to make with the kids.TIP for making your own rice krispies: Wet your fingers with a little bit of water and shake it off. Use your moistened fingers to press the Krispies into the pan. Like Magic it won’t stick!Rice Krispies Cereal vs Generic Brand ~ I have found that most generic brands work just fine in this recipe. The only downfall I have found is the rice puff cereal can break down easily which makes it difficult to stir ingredients together without breaking and crushing the cereal. I prefer to butter or spray pan before placing Rice Krispie Mixture. It helps prevent stickingStore Covered or wrap individually to keep freshness