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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Holiday Rice Krispie Treats Dessert Board

    Published: Dec 13, 2021 · Modified: Nov 14, 2022 by Alana Lieberman · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Look no further for an epic holiday treat! This Holiday Rice Krispie Treats Dessert Board is perfect for your Christmas celebrations. It's made with all of my super simple homemade rice krispie treats and is guaranteed to impress a crowd. Get the recipes, along with my tips and tricks for creating the best spread for holiday parties, Christmas gatherings, and kid-friendly events down below!

    Holiday rice krispie treats dessert board with reindeer, santas, candy canes, snowmen, peanut butter, smores, and hot chocolate rice krispie treats.
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    • 🎅🏼 Holiday Treats
    • ❄️ How to Store
    • 📋 How to Assemble a Dessert Board
    • 💭 A few tips for easier prep
    • 🍴 More Holiday Hosting Recipes You'll Love
    • 💬 Reviews

    If you're like me, you love hosting family and friends around the winter holidays. Planning a cozy, festive gathering is one of the best parts of this time of year, and any good host gives extra attention to one detail...the food!

    That's why today I am sharing my super simple, affordable, and delicious Holiday Rice Krispie Treat Dessert Board with you. Every rice krispie treat recipe is made with the same 5 base ingredients and are made from start to finish in 30 minutes or less.

    They're even easy enough to get the kids involved! Just like these christmas pretzels! Have them help you prep by decorating each treat with chocolate candies, edible candy eyes, and candy ropes.

    As an added bonus, almost every holiday treat is both make-ahead friendly and freezer friendly, meaning if your guests don't finish every treat, you can stick them in the freezer for later enjoyment. No waste!

    Labelled holiday dessert board with all different types of rice krispie treats.

    🎅🏼 Holiday Treats

    Peppermint Candy Cane Rice Krispie Treats

    Peppermint Candy Cane Rice Krispie Treats
    Candy cane shaped rice krispie treats filled with peppermint flavor and crushed candy canes. A festive treat for the holiday season!
    Check out this recipe
    Peppermint candy cane rice krispie treats on a dark gray backdrop with small candy canes around it.
    A reindeer rice krispie treat with a bite taken out of it.

    Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

    Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
    Soft and chewy rice krispie treats with festive reindeer decorations. The perfect Christmas activity for young helpers!
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    Reindeer rice krispie treats arranged on parchment paper with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red candy nose.
    A chocolate covered smores rice krispie treat with big marshmallows around it.

    Chocolate Covered S'mores Rice Krispie Treats

    Chocolate Covered S'mores Rice Krispie Treats
    S'mores rice krispie treats filled with marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs, then topped with melted chocolate. A delicious sweet treat perfect for any season!
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    Smores rice krispie treats on a serving platter with big marshmallows, hersheys chocolate, and graham crackers.
    A snowman rice krispie treat with yellow candy earmuffs and an orange candy nose.

    Snowman Rice Krispie Treats

    Snowman Rice Krispie Treats
    Soft and chewy rice krispie treats with festive snowman decorations. The perfect winter activity for young helpers!
    Check out this recipe
    Snowman rice krispie treats decorated with colored candies and a candy string earmuffs.
    A hot chocolate rice krispie treat topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips with a bite taken out.

    Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

    Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
    Rich and chocolatey rice krispie treats filled with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. A warm and comforting treat to pair with your favorite cup of hot cocoa!
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    A hot chocolate rice krispie treat topped with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips with a bite taken out.
    Santa rice krispie treat on parchment paper with candy eyes, red sugar hat, and a coconut beard.

    Santa Rice Krispie Treats

    Santa Rice Krispie Treats
    Soft and chewy rice krispie treats decorated as Santa Claus. The perfect Christmas treat for all ages!
    Check out this recipe
    Santa rice krispie treat on parchment paper with candy eyes, red sugar hat, and a coconut beard.
    Peanut butter chocolate chip rice krispie treats on a gray plate.

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats
    Peanut butter rice krispie treats filled with mini chocolate chips and plenty of delicious peanut flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Peanut butter chocolate chip rice krispie treats on a gray plate.
    Reindeer rice krispie treats on a dessert board.

    ❄️ How to Store

    To store: For optimal, long lasting results, store your treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Refrigeration is not recommended as this will harden the marshmallows and alter the texture of your treats.

    When serving for guests, I'd recommend making them no more than 24 hours in advance to ensure they are as soft and chewy as possible.

    To freeze: All holiday treats (with the exception of the Candy Cane Rice Krispie treats) freeze well for up to 6 months in a freezer-safe zip top bag. Be sure to allow them to fully thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before enjoying.

    Snowman rice krispie treats on a dessert board.

    📋 How to Assemble a Dessert Board

    Make as many holiday rice krispie treats as you'd like. A mix of all the different kinds is best for a variety of flavors, shapes, and textures.

    Once they're made, start to assemble them on a large board, tabletop, or serving dish. It's usually easier to add larger items first before adding smaller snacks to fill any gaps.

    Start by grouping similar treats together in sections on the board. Then, fill in any empty spaces throughout with additional treats. You can also use other holiday candies and snacks to fill in any holes.

    The boards always look best when they are full, have tons of bright color, and an array of shapes, sizes, and flavors.

    Other treats may include: candy canes, chocolates, caramels, popcorn, cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, and fresh fruit.

    💭 A few tips for easier prep

    • Use a 5+ quart pot and make a double batch of the "base" of the rice krispie treats. Then spread half of the mixture in a 9x13 pan and reserve half in the pot. Decorate half of the treats in the 9x13 pan as Reindeer and half as Santa! Then, with the remaining rice krispie treats in the pot, form them into rounds to decorate as the Snowmen.
    • Making a double batch of the "base" will also use up three (10 ounce) bags of mini marshmallows, so you'll have no wasted marshmallows leftover!
    Hot chocolate, santa, reindeer, and smores rice krispie treats on a board.

    Share your cooking with me! If you make this recipe, I'd love to know! Tag @yourhomemadehealthy on Instagram or leave a comment with a rating and some feedback at the bottom of this page!

    🍴 More Holiday Hosting Recipes You'll Love

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    • Cast Iron Bourbon Caramel Apple Crisp
    • Apple, Avocado, and Arugula Salad with Maple Cranberry Vinaigrette
    • Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Without Milk

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    1. Marni

      December 14, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      100% make this!!! #1 choices are the peanut butter, snowmen, and hot chocolate Rice Krispie treats!!! Wonderful addition to any holiday party.

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      • Alana Lieberman

        December 23, 2021 at 10:15 am

        Those are some of my favorites too! Thank you!

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