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Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings

Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings: Easy No-Bake Holiday Treats Kids Love

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 treats 1x

Description

Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are festive, no-bake chocolate cereal treats that look like mini holiday puddings. Perfect for Christmas baking with kids or last-minute party prep, these adorable bites combine Rice Krispies, melted chocolate, and marshmallows for an easy, fun dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 10 oz (about 40) marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • White chocolate (for drizzle/”icing”)
  • Green and red fondant or candy holly decorations
  • Optional: mini M&Ms, sprinkles, or mini marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter & Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Add Chocolate & Vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips and vanilla until melted and combined.
  3. Mix in Rice Krispies: Stir cereal into the mixture until fully coated.
  4. Shape: Form mixture into small balls using greased hands or a cookie scoop. Set on parchment-lined tray.
  5. Decorate: Melt white chocolate and spoon over tops to resemble icing. Add fondant or candy holly decorations.
  6. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set. Store or serve immediately.

Notes

  • No-bake and kid-friendly: Perfect for family holiday fun.
  • Decorate creatively: Use colored drizzle, nuts, or crushed candy canes.
  • Make ahead: Store up to 5 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
  • Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free crisp rice cereal and chocolate.
  • Perfect for gifting: Wrap in cellophane or holiday tins with festive ribbons.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Holiday Treats
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pudding ball
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings, No Bake Christmas Treats, Holiday Desserts, Kids Christmas Recipes, Chocolate Rice Krispies, Marshmallow Treats, Festive Desserts, Christmas Party Recipes, No Bake Recipes, Easy Holiday Sweets

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