These Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats are kind of perfect if you’re looking for a fun, simple, and kid-friendly treat for Christmas. You have all the same ingredients as normal treats but we add in sugar cookie mix (heat treated of course) and lots of green and red holiday sprinkles.
For our Christmas celebrations, we have our go-to favorites, you know chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies with royal frosting and all, but we like to mix it up with fun treats like this. It’s the kind of thing people will say “wow, it really does taste like a sugar cookie.”
By the way, if you’re looking for other easy Christmas treats, you can’t go wrong with these 3 ingredient turtle pretzel bites and Christmas tree pretzels.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe…
- Two childhood favorites in one. I love fusion desserts like these sugar cookie Rice Krispie Treats because they’re fun, nostalgic, and everyone loves them.
- Red and green Christmas colors are instantly recognizable for Christmas, making them look right at home on your cookie platter.
- Super easy to make. Made with the same ingredients you need for classic Rice Krispie treats, plus cookie mix and festive sprinkles. Best of all, there’s no baking involved, making them an easy win during the busy holiday season.
Ingredients
- Rice Cereal – Always use fresh rice cereal. Just say no to that old stuff you have hiding in the cabinet. 😂
- Marshmallows – Always use fresh marshmallows. We prefer minis because they melt faster and more evenly.
- Cookie Mix – Sugar cookie mix gives the cookies that subtle yet recognizable flavor.
- Sprinkles – Red and green Jimmy sprinkles make these treats festive which is perfect for Christmas. Blue and white is also a great Christmas color combination.
- Butter – Unsalted better allows you to control the amount of salt in the treats.
- Vanilla Extract – For a baker quality treat, adding a bit of vanilla extract makes them taste like something a little more elevated than a simple lunch box snack.
- Salt – Brings all the flavors together. Just a pinch does the job.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
Spread the sugar cookie mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter and salt. Add 14 oz of the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and cooled cookie mix until fully combined.
Fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
Let the mixture cool for 1 minute, add the remaining 2 oz marshmallows, and gently fold in the sprinkles.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use lightly buttered or damp hands to gently press the treats into an even layer. Don’t compact them, or the bars will turn dense.
Let it sit for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Top Tip
Be careful not to overheat the marshmallow mixture or press the treats too firmly into the pan. Doing so can make the treats hard.
Storage
Store your new favorite Christmas treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If stacking, use parchment or wax paper between layers or they will stick together.
These treats are great to make in advance and freeze for up to 2 months. First, cut and wrap each treat individually, then place them in a freezer bag.
Other No Bake Desserts You’ll Love
- No Bake Mixed Berry Cheesecake
- Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
- Lemon Mousse Recipe
- Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
- Easy Oreo Delight
FAQ
Yes. But don’t worry, it’s really easy (takes just minutes) to do and it ensures the treats are safe to eat.
So we only tested this recipe with sugar cookie mix, but other cookie mix flavors should work too. You can try chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, or even white chocolate chip cookie mix.
Ahh, don’t worry. This happens for a few reasons. Number one, you may have overheated the marshmallow mixture. Or you may have pressed the treats too hard into the pan. Next time, you’ll want to heat the mixture slowly and press the treats gently in the pan.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 8 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 16 Oz Mini Marshmallows Divided
- 1 Cup Sugar Cookie Mix Heat-treated
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ¼ Cup Red, White, and Green Sprinkles
Instructions
- Spread the sugar cookie mix on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter and salt. Add 14 oz of the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and cooled cookie mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool for 1 minute, add the remaining 2 oz marshmallows, and gently fold in the sprinkles.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Use lightly buttered or damp hands to gently press the treats into an even layer. Don’t compact them, or the bars will turn dense.
- Let it sit for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Make sure you spray the utensils with cooking spray; this recipe is sticky.
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