Christmas M&M Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas M&M Oreo rice krispie treats are gooey, festive, and ridiculously easy to make. With just a few ingredients and no oven time, they’re the perfect no-bake dessert for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or a cozy night in. The combo of crunchy Oreo chunks, melty marshmallows, and pops of red and green M&Ms makes these extra fun and super satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 Baking Dish
- 1 large saucepan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows usually 1 bag
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 Oreos chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 in pan with parchment paper.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the butter foams and froths.
- Finally, the foam will die down just a bit and small brown flecks form in the bottom of the pod. You do still have to move away some of the bubbles to see the brown flecks, and you’ll also smell a kind of nutty aroma. That’s when it’s done browning.
- Lower the heat and stir in the marshmallows. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then mix in the vanilla and salt if using.
- Stir in the Rice Krispies until they are mostly coated.
- Gently fold in the chopped Oreos and M&Ms. If you find that things are hardening too quickly, you can turn your burner back on low heat while you fold things in.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and gently press down with a greased piece of parchment paper. Do not compact too firmly; you want light, chewy bars.
- Press a few extra M&Ms and/or Oreo crumbs on top for a colorful finish if desired. Let cool for 30 to 45 minutes before cutting into bars.