Description
Festive no-bake christmas treats combine sweet chocolate and holiday cheer in a simple dessert. Home bakers can quickly prepare these delightful morsels for family gatherings and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (350 g / 12.35 oz) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.17 oz) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (175 g / 6.17 oz) milk chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups (350 g / 12.35 oz) white chocolate chips or candy melts
- 1 (8 oz / 225 g) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) peanut butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz / 280 g) marshmallows
- 1 package (36) oreos, finely crushed
- 24 Ritz crackers
- 3 tbsps butter
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Red M&Ms (for noses)
- Candy eyes
- Christmas sprinkles (for decorating)
- Green food coloring
- Mini M&Ms
- Star-shaped candies
Instructions
- Chocolate Pretzel Decorating: Submerge pretzels entirely in melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. While chocolate remains liquid, immediately dust with holiday sprinkles or finely crushed candy canes for a festive appearance.
- Marshmallow Snowmen Assembly: Thread three marshmallows vertically onto a toothpick. Use melted chocolate to meticulously draw facial features and buttons. Attach a tiny candy cane fragment as a scarf and position a colorful M&M as a nose to complete the winter character.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Clusters: Thoroughly blend melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal. Gently drop small clusters onto parchment paper and embellish with festive sprinkles for added visual appeal and texture.
- Caramel Pretzel Bites Construction: Position pretzels on a flat surface. Microwave caramel candies briefly to soften, then place on each pretzel. Immediately press a second pretzel or colorful M&M on top, creating a harmonious sweet and salty combination.
- Peppermint Bark Crafting: Spread white chocolate evenly across parchment paper. Generously scatter crushed candy canes over the surface, creating a visually stunning holiday treat. Allow complete solidification before breaking into irregular, artisanal pieces.
Notes
- Chocolate Coating Technique: Ensure melted chocolate is smooth and completely liquid for even coverage on pretzels and other treats.
- Temperature Control: Work quickly while chocolate or caramel is warm to prevent premature hardening and maintain glossy appearance.
- Decorating Pro Tip: Apply sprinkles or crushed candy immediately after coating to guarantee they stick perfectly to the melted surface.
- Creativity Boost: Experiment with different chocolate types, sprinkle colors, and candy combinations to personalize holiday treats and make them uniquely festive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg