Kid-Friendly Christmas Treat | Easy Rice Crispy Sprinkle Balls
Easy, no-bake Christmas Rice Crispy Balls made with marshmallows, crispy cereal, and festive sprinkles. A perfect holiday treat for kids and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (reserve ½ cup)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Red or green food coloring (optional)
- Christmas sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Melt butter and 4 cups marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and food coloring (if using).
- Fold in cereal and reserved ½ cup marshmallows.
- Roll into 2-tbsp-sized balls with greased hands.
- Press sprinkles onto tops while still tacky.
- Let set at room temp for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Add candy canes, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut for variations.
- Perfect for edible gifts or cookie swaps.