Description
Festive Christmas chocolate rice krispie balls bring holiday cheer with their irresistible blend of marshmallow, chocolate, and crispy rice. Sweet nostalgia meets seasonal joy, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of Christmas magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp christmas-themed candy decorations
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Add chocolate chips to the melted butter, stirring until completely smooth and integrated.
- Pour in light corn syrup and powdered sugar, mixing thoroughly to create a glossy, uniform mixture.
- Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in rice krispies cereal, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes until it’s comfortable to handle but still pliable.
- Using clean hands, roll the mixture into compact, uniform bite-sized balls, pressing firmly to maintain shape.
- Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
- Refrigerate the balls for 10 minutes to help them firm up and hold their shape.
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring between each interval.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the chilled rice krispie balls using a spoon or piping bag.
- Immediately sprinkle red and green festive sprinkles and Christmas-themed candy decorations over the drizzled balls.
- Return the decorated balls to the refrigerator for an additional 5-10 minutes to set the chocolate and decorations.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy these festive, chocolatey treats at room temperature.
Notes
- Prevent Burning by Stirring Continuously: Low and slow is the key when melting butter to avoid scorching, which can ruin the entire chocolate base.
- Achieve Perfect Consistency: Let the mixture cool just enough to handle without burning your hands, ensuring the balls hold together without falling apart.
- Decorate with Precision: Use a piping bag for a more professional white chocolate drizzle, creating elegant, thin lines across the rice krispie balls.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular butter for dairy-free alternatives and use gluten-free rice krispies to make these treats accessible for various dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg