Description
Festive Christmas chocolate rice krispie balls bring holiday cheer with a delightful blend of marshmallow, chocolate, and crispy rice. Sweet memories melt together, creating irresistible bite-sized treats perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
Binding/Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles (as needed)
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a spacious pot over low heat, ensuring it doesn’t brown.
- Incorporate marshmallows into the melted butter, stirring continuously until completely smooth and integrated.
- Whisk cocoa powder into the marshmallow mixture, creating a rich chocolate base with no lumps.
- Immediately remove the pot from heat and carefully fold Rice Krispies cereal into the chocolate mixture, ensuring every piece gets evenly coated.
- Allow the chocolate mixture to cool for approximately 3-5 minutes, reaching a temperature comfortable for handling.
- Using lightly greased hands, delicately shape the mixture into uniform round balls, applying gentle pressure to maintain their structure.
- Roll each chocolate ball generously in festive holiday sprinkles, covering the entire surface for a decorative appearance.
- Arrange the decorated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 10-15 minutes before rolling to make handling easier and prevent sticky hands.
- Use non-stick cooking spray on your hands to prevent the mixture from sticking while shaping the balls.
- Swap regular marshmallows with vegan marshmallows for a plant-based version that everyone can enjoy.
- Store these festive treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain their texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg