Description
Festive Christmas chocolate rice krispie balls bring holiday cheer with their irresistible blend of marshmallow, chocolate, and crispy rice. Sweet treats that sparkle with seasonal joy will delight guests and make celebrations memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup marshmallows
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup christmas sprinkles
- 1/4 cup white chocolate melting wafers
- 2 tbsp festive colored sugar crystals
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat until completely liquefied and smooth.
- Add marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring continuously until they transform into a creamy, uniform mixture.
- Pour in corn syrup and stir vigorously to create a glossy, cohesive binding liquid.
- Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in rice krispies cereal, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Mix chocolate chips into the cereal blend, allowing them to slightly melt and create pockets of chocolatey goodness.
- Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes until it’s comfortable to handle but still malleable.
- Roll the mixture into compact, uniform balls approximately 1-inch in diameter, using gentle pressure to maintain their shape.
- Refrigerate the balls for 15 minutes to help them firm up and hold their structure.
- Melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring between each cycle.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the chilled rice krispie balls using a spoon or piping bag.
- Immediately sprinkle christmas sprinkles and colored sugar crystals over the white chocolate coating before it sets.
- Allow the decorated balls to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, more even melting and better integration with marshmallows.
- Work quickly when mixing ingredients to prevent rice krispies from becoming soggy and maintaining their crispy texture.
- Lightly grease hands with cooking spray when rolling balls to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to fingers.
- Choose gluten-free rice krispies for a celiac-friendly version of this festive treat.
- Opt for dairy-free white chocolate and vegan marshmallows to create a plant-based alternative that’s equally delicious.
- Experiment with different chocolate drizzles like milk chocolate or dark chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the marshmallow mixture to enhance the overall sweetness and complexity of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 33 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg