Description
Salted Peanut Butter Christmas Trees are a delightful holiday treat that combines creamy peanut butter, crunchy rice cereal, and festive decorations. These whimsical tree-shaped snacks are perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing joy to both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customize, they create lasting memories while satisfying your sweet and salty cravings. Serve them at your next holiday party or gift them to friends as a delicious homemade present!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 drops green food coloring
- Holiday-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, and salt until smooth and sticky.
- Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Shape the mixture into tree forms using your hands or cookie cutters.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds; mix in green food coloring.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over each tree and add sprinkles while warm. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tree (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg