Dessert

Snowman Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

ByJack Voss October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Introduction

These Snowman Rice Krispies Treats are a fun and festive way to enjoy a classic snack during the winter season. Crispy, sweet, and perfectly decorated, they make a delightful treat for kids and adults alike.

Three snowman-shaped treats made of light beige puffed rice cereal are placed on a round white plate, which sits on a black-and-white checkered cloth on a white marbled surface. Each snowman has two stacked puffed rice balls: a larger bottom ball and a smaller top ball. Around the neck of each snowman is a red candy belt that looks like a scarf. The eyes are made of small, round, dark brown candies, and the nose is a small, round, orange candy. Each snowman has three buttons on the bottom ball made of red and green round candies. On top, each snowman wears a small hat made of a layered brown cookie, a white round layer, and a green ribbon in between. The surface and lighting show a bright and clear image, captured up close. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
5½ cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter
6 orange mini M&M’s
6 red mini M&M’s
6 green mini M&M’s
12 brown mini M&M’s
6 strawberry sour straws
6 Ghirardelli’s melting wafers (un-melted)
6 mini marshmallows
1/3 cup green candy melts

Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter on low heat, then add the miniature marshmallows. Stir often until completely melted and smooth.
Step 2: Remove from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies until the mixture is fully combined.
Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then pour the mixture onto it. Press down evenly with a spatula and let it cool and set for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Once set, shape the mixture into 6 large balls and 6 smaller balls. Stack one small ball on top of each large ball to form snowmen.
Step 5: Decorate each snowman by pressing brown M&M’s into the large ball for eyes, orange M&M’s for the nose, and red and green M&M’s for buttons.
Step 6: Wrap a strawberry sour straw around the “neck” of each snowman to create a scarf and secure it in the back with a toothpick.
Step 7: Melt the green candy melts and use them to “glue” a Ghirardelli melting wafer onto the top of each snowman’s head as a hat brim.
Step 8: Place a mini marshmallow on top of each wafer, securing it with some melted candy as glue. Allow everything to dry completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use different colored candy melts to customize your snowman’s hat for a personal touch.
If you don’t have sour straws, fruit roll-ups cut into strips can work well for scarves.
Press the decorations in gently to avoid cracking the crisp treats.

Storage

Store your snowman treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Avoid refrigerating, as it can make the treats hard. If needed, re-soften slightly by microwaving for a few seconds before eating.

How to Serve

The image shows three snowman-shaped treats made of light beige puffed rice cereal, each with two round layers stacked to form the body and head. Each snowman has black eyes and a small orange nose made from small candies, a red candy scarf wrapped around the neck, and colorful green and red candy buttons on the body. Each snowman wears a small top hat made of a round chocolate base and a white cylindrical top with a green band. They are placed on a white plate resting on a black and white checkered cloth, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these treats ahead of time?

Yes, you can make them a day in advance and store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crispy.

What if I don’t have mini M&M’s in these exact colors?

Feel free to substitute whichever small candies you have on hand to create the snowman’s face and buttons. Just ensure they are small enough to fit nicely.