Description

Create adorable Snowman Rice Krispies Treats perfect for festive celebrations or winter-themed parties. These treats combine the classic crispy marshmallow base with colorful candy decorations including M&M’s and sour straws to bring the snowmen to life. Easy to make and fun to assemble, these no-bake treats are sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
5–1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter

Decorations

6 orange mini M&M’s (for noses)
6 red mini M&M’s (for buttons)
6 green mini M&M’s (for buttons)
12 brown mini M&M’s (for eyes)
6 strawberry sour straws (for scarves)
6 Ghirardelli’s melting wafers (un-melted, for hats)
6 mini marshmallows (for hat decoration)
1/3 cup green candy melts (to glue decorations)

Instructions

Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over low heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of butter. Gradually add 5-1/2 cups of miniature marshmallows, stirring constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and combined with the butter.
Mix in Rice Krispies: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly onto the sheet using a spatula, pressing down gently. Allow it to set for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Form Snowman Bodies: Once cooled, shape the mixture into 6 large balls and 6 smaller balls. Stack each small ball on top of a large ball to create the snowman shape.
Decorate Faces and Buttons: Use the 12 brown mini M&M’s to form eyes on each snowman, the 6 orange mini M&M’s as noses, and the red and green mini M&M’s as buttons on the bodies. Then wrap a strawberry sour straw around the neck area to form a scarf, securing it at the back with a toothpick.
Assemble Hats: Melt the green candy melts according to package instructions to create an edible glue. Attach a Ghirardelli melting wafer on top of each snowman’s head using the melted candy as glue. Then place a mini marshmallow on top of each wafer, securing it with more melted candy. Let the assembled snowmen dry completely before serving.

Notes

Press the cereal mixture firmly when spreading on the parchment paper to help it hold shape when forming balls.
The melted candy melts act as an edible glue for decorating; if you don’t have candy melts, you can substitute with melted chocolate.
Use toothpicks carefully to avoid breaking the treats and to keep decorations securely in place.
Store the finished treats in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to three days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Rice Krispies Treats, Snowman Treats, Holiday Dessert, No-Bake Recipe, Kids Snack, Festive Treats