Simple holiday treats are some of my favorite things to make for my kids, and these adorable Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops are so easy and fun to make! Made simply with Rice Krispies cereal, these Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops are the perfect food craft to make for Christmas parties at home, school or church. These are fun to make with kids!
Making these Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats is a perfect activity on a cold afternoon for kiddos of all ages. Simply make a batch of traditional Rice Krispies treats, adding some festive green food coloring for a tree-like effect. Allow the mixture to cool before cutting into tree shapes with a cookie cutter.
Decorate with white frosting and holiday M&M’s. (Or, if allergies are an issue, decorate with any holiday-themed candy of your choice.)
At this point, you can stop here for sweet Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats. 
Or, for an added element of fun, insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each one to make grab-and-go Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treat Pops!
If you like, finish with a little bow of baker’s twine for a decorative touch. So easy and adorable!
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treat Pops
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- 3 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- White frosting
- Christmas M&M's
- White candy melts
- Special Equipment/Supplies: Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Lollipop Sticks
Instructions
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until marshmallows and butter are completely melted, about 3 minutes total. Stir a small amount of food coloring into the mixture.
- Measure the cereal into a very large mixing bowl. Working quickly before it starts to set up, stir the marshmallow mixture into your cereal.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9x9" pan. Allow to cool completely. (To speed up cooling time, place the pan in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.) When the mixture has cooled, use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut tree shapes.
- Melt 1/2 cup of the white candy coating pieces according to the package instructions. To assemble each pop, dip the ends of a lollipop stick into the melted candy coating, and then carefully guide it through the end of one of the trees. Decorate the trees with white frosting and M&M's, using the frosting as the "glue" to hold the candy in place.
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Those are so cute, Amy!! I want to try this–definitely looks doable. 🙂 My kindergartner and preschooler aren’t out until Wednesday, and I think they go back on the 3rd! Not a long break, but I am wondering if they will just be at each other by then. ?? We’ll see.
Just darling!
What is a great idea, I was really looking for some treat to give my coworkers. I loved it!
These are so adorable! I pinned this. 🙂
Can you freeze these?
I have never frozen these before, but to freeze, I would place the undecorated pops in plastic containers, stacking them in layers with wax paper between each layer. I would allow them to come to room temp before decorating. Thanks for stopping in!
I was wondering how many does this make.?
It would definitely depend on the size of the cookie cutter you use, but I would say one batch probably amounted to about 2.5 dozen for me. Thanks for stopping in!
What size pan do you use?
Name is actually Samantha Wilkinson.
Hi, Samantha! I use a 9×13 pan. Thanks for stopping by!
Super cute, Amy! Featuring these later today 🙂
XOXO
Awww, thanks, ladies! 🙂
Thank you for the idea! I am going to do these for valentines day. Use red or pink for colr and a heart Cooke cutter! Ty!
So glad you like this idea, Mandy! I have thought about making these for my kids’ classes this Valentine’s Day, too. 🙂
I made these little trees (no sticks) and they were soo cute! They were a bit more work using a knife but I didn’t have a cookie cutter. I replaced a little of the butter with peanut butter and decorated them with the multi-colored Holiday M&Ms. The liquid food color works well also. Almost were too cute to eat….almost! Thanks for sharing.
What size cookie cutter did you use? Where did you get it?
Hi, Andrea! The cookie cutter is approximately 2.5 inches long, and it came with a set of Wilton Christmas cutters I purchased eons ago. I can’t remember exactly where I found mine, but I am sure that you could find something similar at any place that carries Wilton products.
I love this idea and am going to change the almond bark to white frosting – margarine and powdered sugar with apple juice perhaps – have a grandson allergic to nuts, milk, so can’t use chocolate [even the darkest now has milk in it] or almond bark.
Oh, and no m& m s but will find red sprinks or something non-chocolate for décor! cuz of allergy
I always have rice krispie treats on all the party occasions around here! They’re simple to make and everyone loves them, these xmas trees are really cute too!
For the frosting on the trees, do you make your own using 10x sugar and butter and milk? Thank you.
I love these Ideas!! Very Nice Ideas for celebrating Christmas.
Is it possible to do this recipe without a microwave?
Like can I somehow melt the marshmallows and butter on the stovetop?