Description
Winter magic meets sweet nostalgia in these delightful rice krispie snowballs, where marshmallow-coated treats roll into festive spheres of pure childhood joy. Snow-dusted and irresistibly charming, you’ll love these whimsical bites that sparkle with delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Marshmallow Base:
- 4 cups marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter
Rice Krispie Mixture:
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
Coating and Decoration:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and cooling.
- In a spacious saucepan, melt butter over low heat until it becomes smooth and liquid, avoiding any browning.
- Add marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring continuously until they completely dissolve and create a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and quickly incorporate vanilla extract and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Immediately pour rice krispies cereal into the marshmallow base, gently folding with a silicone spatula to ensure even coating without crushing the cereal.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes to make handling easier and prevent burning your hands.
- Using lightly greased hands, roll the mixture into uniform round balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Create a separate coating station with powdered sugar and shredded coconut mixed together in a shallow bowl.
- Gently roll each rice krispie ball in the sugar-coconut mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Place coated snowballs on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to set and firm up at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, arrange the snowballs on a serving platter, creating an appealing presentation.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Prevent sticky hands by lightly greasing palms with cooking spray or butter before shaping snowballs, ensuring smooth and effortless rolling.
- Customize the recipe by experimenting with different coatings like crushed graham crackers, colored sprinkles, or finely chopped nuts for unique texture and flavor variations.
- Maintain perfect marshmallow consistency by melting slowly over low heat and stirring constantly to prevent burning or uneven texture.
- Transform this classic treat into a gluten-free option by using certified gluten-free rice cereal and checking all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg