Description
These Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings are a festive and fun treat that kids and adults will love. Made with cocoa-flavored Rice Krispies and topped with white chocolate and colorful candy decorations, these mini puddings are perfect for holiday parties or as edible gifts.
Ingredients
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For the Rice Krispie Puddings:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
For Decoration:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted
- Red and green candy decorations (e.g., mini M&Ms or sprinkles)
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and optional spices. Remove from heat.
- Add Cereal: Fold in Rice Krispies until coated.
- Shape Puddings: Allow mixture to cool slightly, then shape into golf ball-sized spheres.
- Decorate: Place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and decorate with candies.
- Serve: Let set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For firmer texture, refrigerate for 15 minutes after shaping.
- Great as edible gifts or party treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
