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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops

November 14, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

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Simple holiday treats are some of my favorite things to make for my kids, and these adorable Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops are so easy and fun to make! Made simply with Rice Krispies cereal, these Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops are the perfect food craft to make for Christmas parties at home, school or church. These are fun to make with kids!

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat PopsChristmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

Making these Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats is a perfect activity on a cold afternoon for kiddos of all ages. Simply make a batch of traditional Rice Krispies treats, adding some festive green food coloring for a tree-like effect. Allow the mixture to cool before cutting into tree shapes with a cookie cutter.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

Decorate with white frosting and holiday M&M’s. (Or, if allergies are an issue, decorate with any holiday-themed candy of your choice.)

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

At this point, you can stop here for sweet Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats. Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

Or, for an added element of fun, insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each one to make grab-and-go Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops!Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

If you like, finish with a little bow of baker’s twine for a decorative touch. So easy and adorable!
Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

 

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • Green food coloring
  • 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • White frosting
  • Christmas M&M's
  • White candy melts
  • Special Equipment/Supplies: Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Lollipop Sticks

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until marshmallows and butter are completely melted, about 3 minutes total. Stir a small amount of food coloring into the mixture.
  • Measure the cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Working quickly before it starts to set up, stir the marshmallow mixture into your cereal.
  • Spread the mixture into a greased 9x9" pan. Allow to cool completely. (To speed up cooling time, place the pan in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.) When the mixture has cooled, use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut tree shapes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of the white candy coating pieces according to the package instructions. To assemble each pop, dip the ends of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, and then carefully guide it through the end of one of the trees. Decorate the trees with white frosting and M&M's, using the frosting as the "glue" to hold the candy in place.

 
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Amy @ Positively Splendid
Amy @ Positively Splendid

Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.

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  1. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Those are so cute, Amy!! I want to try this–definitely looks doable. πŸ™‚ My kindergartner and preschooler aren’t out until Wednesday, and I think they go back on the 3rd! Not a long break, but I am wondering if they will just be at each other by then. ?? We’ll see.

  2. Sue says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:09 am

    Just darling!

  3. Thabata says

    December 20, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    What is a great idea, I was really looking for some treat to give my coworkers. I loved it!

  4. Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    These are so adorable! I pinned this. πŸ™‚

  5. Carolyn and Lilly says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:51 am

    Can you freeze these?

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      November 12, 2012 at 9:03 am

      I have never frozen these before, but to freeze, I would place the undecorated pops in plastic containers, stacking them in layers with wax paper between each layer. I would allow them to come to room temp before decorating. Thanks for stopping in!

  6. Ann says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    I was wondering how many does this make.?

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      November 25, 2012 at 7:13 am

      It would definitely depend on the size of the cookie cutter you use, but I would say one batch probably amounted to about 2.5 dozen for me. Thanks for stopping in!

      • Samantha Wilkinscomon says

        December 17, 2012 at 9:09 pm

        What size pan do you use?

        • Samantha Wilkinson says

          December 17, 2012 at 9:11 pm

          Name is actually Samantha Wilkinson.

        • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

          December 18, 2012 at 11:19 am

          Hi, Samantha! I use a 9×13 pan. Thanks for stopping by!

  7. Lolly Jane says

    December 6, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    Super cute, Amy! Featuring these later today πŸ™‚
    XOXO

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      December 6, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      Awww, thanks, ladies! πŸ™‚

  8. Mandy says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:00 am

    Thank you for the idea! I am going to do these for valentines day. Use red or pink for colr and a heart Cooke cutter! Ty!

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      January 15, 2013 at 8:09 pm

      So glad you like this idea, Mandy! I have thought about making these for my kids’ classes this Valentine’s Day, too. πŸ™‚

  9. Diane says

    December 2, 2013 at 2:41 am

    I made these little trees (no sticks) and they were soo cute! They were a bit more work using a knife but I didn’t have a cookie cutter. I replaced a little of the butter with peanut butter and decorated them with the multi-colored Holiday M&Ms. The liquid food color works well also. Almost were too cute to eat….almost! Thanks for sharing.

  10. Andrea says

    December 9, 2013 at 8:29 am

    What size cookie cutter did you use? Where did you get it?

    • Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      December 12, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Hi, Andrea! The cookie cutter is approximately 2.5 inches long, and it came with a set of Wilton Christmas cutters I purchased eons ago. I can’t remember exactly where I found mine, but I am sure that you could find something similar at any place that carries Wilton products.

  11. Beverley Hawes says

    December 15, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I love this idea and am going to change the almond bark to white frosting – margarine and powdered sugar with apple juice perhaps – have a grandson allergic to nuts, milk, so can’t use chocolate [even the darkest now has milk in it] or almond bark.

  12. Beverley Hawes says

    December 15, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Oh, and no m& m s but will find red sprinks or something non-chocolate for dΓ©cor! cuz of allergy

  13. Diana Lopes says

    November 16, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    I always have rice krispie treats on all the party occasions around here! They’re simple to make and everyone loves them, these xmas trees are really cute too!

  14. Dara Church says

    November 19, 2017 at 10:01 am

    For the frosting on the trees, do you make your own using 10x sugar and butter and milk? Thank you.

  15. RANGRAGE says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:07 am

    I love these Ideas!! Very Nice Ideas for celebrating Christmas.

  16. Emma says

    December 18, 2017 at 11:48 am

    Is it possible to do this recipe without a microwave?

    Like can I somehow melt the marshmallows and butter on the stovetop?

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