Holiday Rice Crispy Toffee Treats
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Description:
These Holiday Rice Crispy Toffee Treats are a delightful twist on the classic rice crispy treat, perfect for getting creative in the kitchen with kids and crafting festive goodies to share during the holiday season. Wrapped in holiday-themed saran wrap, they make charming stocking stuffers. The yield of this recipe will vary depending on the size of shapes you cut.
Recipe Category: Kid Friendly
Keywords: Potluck, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sweet, Camping, St. Patrick’s Day, Microwave, < 15 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 301.1
- Fat Content: 8.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5g
- Cholesterol Content: 20.3mg
- Sodium Content: 269.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 58.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 28.6g
- Protein Content: 2.5g
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 80 large marshmallows
- 10 cups rice cereal
- 1 1/3 cups toffee chips
- Additional:
- Butter for greasing
- Foil for lining the baking pan
- Assorted holiday cookie cutters
- Skewers for shaping
- Melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Gather all the ingredients and equipment needed for the recipe.
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Melt Butter:
- Place the butter in a very large mixing bowl.
- Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until fully melted.
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Combine Marshmallows:
- Add the large marshmallows to the melted butter in the mixing bowl.
- Stir to ensure the marshmallows are evenly coated with butter.
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Microwave Marshmallows:
- Microwave the marshmallow mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute to ensure even melting.
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Add Cereal and Toffee Chips:
- Once the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the rice cereal and toffee chips until well coated.
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Prepare Baking Pan:
- Line a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with foil, ensuring it’s well-greased to prevent sticking.
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Press Mixture:
- Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking pan.
- Using buttered hands or a spatula, press the mixture evenly into the pan, ensuring it fills the space uniformly.
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Chill:
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill until the mixture is firm and set.
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Shape Treats:
- Once chilled, remove the cereal mixture from the pan and carefully peel off the foil.
- Using assorted holiday cookie cutters, cut the treats into desired shapes.
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Decorate:
- Insert a skewer into each shaped treat for easy handling.
- For added indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate over the treats if desired.
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Variation (Optional):
- For a different flavor twist, stir 1/3 cup of peanut butter into the marshmallow mixture until smooth and creamy before proceeding with the recipe as usual.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the Holiday Rice Crispy Toffee Treats on a festive platter and delight in their sweet, crunchy goodness!
These delightful treats are perfect for sharing at potlucks, serving as a sweet holiday dessert, or even enjoying as a tasty snack during camping trips. With their easy preparation and irresistible flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite for any occasion! 🎄🍬
