Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

My Festive Krispie Treat Christmas Trees

Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year! The twinkling lights, the cozy nights spent with loved ones, and of course, the delicious treats that fill our homes with warmth and joy. This year, I decided to add a touch of festive cheer to our holiday baking with these delightful Krispie Treat Christmas Trees. They’re surprisingly easy to make, and the final result is unbelievably adorable. They’re perfect for adding a fun, homemade touch to your holiday gatherings or for a simple, yet impressive, treat to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa.

The inspiration struck me while I was browsing through my favorite holiday baking blogs, searching for something unique and fun to make with my kids. I love the idea of baking together as a family. It's a wonderful way to create memories and share the joy of the season. But, let’s be honest, sometimes I crave a project that’s not too complicated and still visually stunning. This Krispie Treat Christmas Tree recipe perfectly fits that bill! The bright green color is so festive, and the little M&Ms and Reese's pieces add the perfect touch of whimsy. I even added a cute little star on top to complete the look! The kids had so much fun helping to shape the trees and decorate them, and the pride on their faces when we were done was worth every minute.

The best part? These trees are surprisingly easy to make. I’ve always been a bit intimidated by intricate baking projects, but this one was straightforward enough for even a beginner baker like myself. The process involves melting marshmallows and butter, mixing in Rice Krispies cereal, and shaping the mixture into little cones. Then comes the fun part – decorating! We used a simple icing made from powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup, which was easy for little hands to manage. The M&Ms and Reese's cups were a fantastic addition, bringing a bit of playful holiday cheer to our Christmas trees. The kids had a blast adding them, and their creativity really shined through! And to make sure the star was well-secured, I added a dab of icing to the top of each tree, ensuring that our beautiful creations would stay perfectly intact.

I used a trick to make shaping the cones easier, which I'll share in case it’s useful for other bakers. To get that perfect cone shape, I repurposed the foam inserts that often come inside packages of waffle cones. Cutting them into smaller pieces and using them as molds gave the trees a consistent shape. You don't need to do this, of course, but I found it remarkably helpful. It made the whole process so much smoother and faster, making the experience even more enjoyable. It was a small detail that made a big difference.

Beyond the delicious taste and visual appeal, these Krispie Treat Christmas Trees have a special significance for our family. They represent the joy of holiday baking, the precious moments of creating together, and the simple pleasures of sharing delicious treats with loved ones. And this recipe is easily scalable, perfect for a small family gathering or a larger holiday party.

So, this Christmas season, I highly recommend giving this recipe a try. It's a fun, festive, and delicious way to add a little extra magic to your holiday celebrations. I can’t wait to see your beautiful creations! Share your pictures with me – I'd love to see your holiday baking triumphs. Happy holidays!

Step-by-step

• To help in forming the cone shape, I took the foam that comes in a waffle cone pack to protect the cones and cut it to make a form to help shape the trees.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium to large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
• Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Add enough food coloring to make mixture dark green (it will lighten when cereal is added).
• Remove from heat.
• Add the Rice Crispies cereal and stir until cereal is well coated.
• Allow to set about 4 minutes.
• Butter your hands and form mixture into cone shapes.
• Place cones onto prepared pan.
• Allow to cool and firm up for several hours.
• Mix powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup in a bowl until smooth.
• Transfer to piping bag or zippered bag to pipe onto cookies.
• Pipe like a garland around each tree.
• Space M&M minis like ornaments onto the garland.
• Pipe a dab of icing on top of tree to act as glue and attach star.
• Place a Reese's upside down on pan.
• Pipe icing on it and place tree on top.
• Allow to set before serving.