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Snow Globe Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Published: Dec 10, 2019 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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snow globe rice krispie treats on black tray
Rice Krispie Snow Globes on black tray with candy canes

I could stare at it for hours... I imagined myself there; that beautiful place inside that little ball. And although it was snowing, I still wanted to go wherever that was. It was a little snippet of something so idyllic, set inside a perfect globe. Ever since I was a little kid snow globes made me happy. And since rice krispie treats also make me happy, what better than a Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Snow Globe?!~

snow globe rice krispie treats on black tray

Rice Krispie treats are a fun and easy treat for Christmas or anytime and kids and adults alike love them! And these Christmas Rice Krispie treats are a little different than your typical Christmas cookie or treat. Kids can even help to make them.

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions (assembly)
  • 💭 Top tip
  • 👪 Serving size
  • 🌡️Storing
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Snow Globe Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
  • 🎁More Edible Gifts for Christmas

 There are a lot of snow globe cookies out there, but you won't find snow globe rice krispie treats like this. I used candy melts instead of fondant so they didn't have to be individually rolled out for each rice krispie treat. The candy melts are poured over the entire pan of rice krispie treats, then cut into shapes. It's a lot easier than making snow globe cookies! They Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are also great for sending along to a kids' Christmas party!

🥘 Ingredients

For these holiday rice krispie treats, you'll need:

  • rice krispies
  • mini marshmallow
  • margarine or butter
  • light blue candy melts
  • white candy melts
  • vegetable shortening
  • red fondant
  • yellow fondant
  • sparkling white sugar
  • cake sparkles
  • confectioners glaze or edible shine spray
  • corn syrup
*see recipe card for quantities
 
Rice Krispie Snow Globes on black tray with candy canes

🔪 Instructions (assembly)

  1. Pour the blue candy melts over the 9X13 pan of rice krispie treats and spread evenly with spatula
  2. Then bang pan on counter to smooth out. If there are air bubbles, poke them with toothpick, then gently bang again. (* If there are a few air bubbles left, don't worry, as it doesn't matter)Do the same thing with the white candy melts and the 8X8 pan of rice krispie squares Refrigerate another 15- 20 minutes When the candy melts have set (hard to the touch), remove from fridge, loosen edges of pan with a butter knife and gently ease entire rice kripies out of the pans and onto a large cutting board, candy melt side facing up
  3. Cut the blue rice krispie with 3- 4 inch round cutter (preferably with a fluted edge as shown) ** They WILL crack somewhat at this stage, but don't worry because you simply gently push it back together and gently run your fingers over the cracks a few times- the heat from your hands will melt the candy melts enough to repair the cracks. And the glaze you put on later will also help to seal the cracks (then they are covered up with sparkling sugar)
  4. Cut a little off one end to make it a straight line (square) - this is where you'll add the base.Then cut the white rice krispie squares into squares, then in half again. This will be your base.Add the base to the bottom of the circle (where you squared it off). I just pushed it together and it stuck well enough, but you could add a little syrup or fondant to make it stick.
  5. Roll out fondant cut out your decorations with mini cookie cutters. I used the large end of an icing tip to cut the circles for the moon, then cut them in half and shaped them a little into a moon shape.
  6. Attach the fondant decorations to the rice krispie treats by adding a little corn syrup on the back. * You could use another scene (ie: a Christmas tree with green fondant)
  7. Paint with confectioners glaze OR spray with an edible glaze to give glassy look. Sprinkle on white sparkling sugar and cake sparkles (make sure to do this while they are still wet so they will stick). Let dry for 30 minutes or until they are no longer wet (they will still be a little sticky to the touch)
  8. Serve!
  9. Or package to give as an edible gift!

*see recipe card for full instructions

collage of 9 photos showing how to make snow globe rice krispie treats

💭 Top tip

They candy melt coating will likely crack when you cut them with the cookie cutter. But don't worry, you can simply gently push it back together and gently run your fingers over the cracks a few times- the heat from your hands will melt the candy melts enough to repair the cracks. And the glaze you put on later will also help to seal the cracks (then they are covered up with sparkling sugar) Rice krispie squares are a challenging canvas to decorate on and they will not look perfect; they will have imperfections. But no one will notice or care. 

👪 Serving size

You will get 10 snow globes from this rice krispie Christmas treats recipe. You can double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue servings size and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient amounts will then adjust accordingly.

These edible snow globes make a great edible gift because they are not your typical Christmas cookie or even a typical red and white Christmas cereal treat. And you can customize them by using a different scene in the snow globe, if you so desire.

snow globe cereal treat with another in a clear snowflake package (with packaging in background)

🌡️Storing

You'll want to store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you plan to freeze them, do NOT glaze them first. Let them fully defrost (lid off container) until the fondant is completely dry before applying any glaze. They will freeze for up to 3 months, but be sure to freeze them flat (not stacked) or they will stick together.

And although it's fun to indulge over the holidays, when the holidays are over, you can still enjoy rice krispie treats in a healthy way with these Apricot Sunflower Seed Rice Krispie Treats!

Rice Krispie treat on parchment paper with plate of treats, bowl of apricots and jar of sunflower seeds in the background

In the meantime, if you are looking for a fun and different Christmas rice krispies for a party or an edible gift, then give these a try! Although these are a little more involved than the usual rice krispie squares, they are definitely worth the little extra time investment!

Merry Christmas!

snow globe rice krispie treats on black tray

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📋 Snow Globe Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

These Snow Globe Christmas Rice Krispies, made with candy melts and fondant decorations, are a great holiday rice krispie treat for kids parties, classroom parties and make a unique edible Christmas gift!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack, snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas, holiday, rice krispie treat, rice krispies
Servings: 10 snow globes
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling and decorating: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
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Ingredients

  • 9 cups rice krispies
  • 7.5 cups mini marshmallows
  • ⅓ cup margarine or butter

Decorations

  • 1.5 -14 oz- bags of light blue candy melts 397 g bags
  • ¾ - of a 14 oz bag of white candy melts
  • 4 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • red fondant
  • yellow fondant
  • sparkling white sugar
  • cake sparkles
  • confectioners glaze or edible shine spray
  • corn syrup
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Instructions

  • Spray a 9 X 13 pan and an 8X8 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Grease a large microwave safe bowl and a large spoon (plastic preferably) with a little vegetable shortening (this will prevent the rice krispies from sticking)
  • Add  margarine and marshmallows to bowl and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove and stir. If not fully melted, put back into microwave in 15-20 second increments and remove and stir each time until melted. * They will melt as you stir. Do NOT overcook marshmallows!
  • Once melted, remove from microwave and immediately stir in rice krispies,
  • Press ⅔ of the mixture into a 9X13 pan, then the remaining ⅓ into a square 8X8 pan. You can dampen your hands with water or lightly grease them to press into pan or use a greased spatula. 
  • Refrigerate for 15- 20 minutes.
  • Melt blue and white candy melts in separate bowls for 3 minutes approx on 50 % power, add in 3 tablespoon of shortening to blue candy melts and 1 tablespoon to white candy melts. You may need to melt a little again after adding shortening (be sure it's still on 50% power or it will seize!)
  • Pour the blue candy melts over the 9X13 pan of rice krispie treats and spread evenly with spatula,
  • Then bang pan on counter to smooth out. If there are air bubbles, poke them with toothpick, then gently bang again. (* If there are a few air bubbles left, don't worry, as it doesn't matter)
  • Do the same thing with the white candy melts and the 8X8 pan of rice krispie squares
  • Refrigerate another 15- 20 minutes
  • When the candy melts have set (hard to the touch), remove from fridge, loosen edges of pan with a butter knife and gently ease entire rice kripies out of the pans and onto a large cutting board, candy melt side facing up.
  • Cut the blue rice krispie with 3- 4 inch round cutter (preferably with a fluted edge as shown) ** They WILL crack somewhat at this stage, but don't worry because you simply gently push it back together and gently run your fingers over the cracks a few times- the heat from your hands will melt the candy melts enough to repair the cracks. And the glaze you put on later will also help to seal the cracks (then they are covered up with sparkling sugar)
  • Cut a little off one end to make it a straight line (square) - this is where you'll add the base.
  • Then cut the white rice krispie squares into squares, then in half again. This will be your base.
  • Add the base to the bottom of the circle (where you squared it off). I just pushed it together and it stuck well enough, but you could add a little syrup or fondant to make it stick.
  • Roll out fondant cut out your decorations with mini cookie cutters. I used the large end of an icing tip to cut the circles for the moon, then cut them in half and shaped them a little into a moon shape.
  • Attach them to the rice krispie treats by adding a little corn syrup on the back. * You could use another scene (ie: a Christmas tree with green fondant)
  • Paint with confectioners glaze OR spray with an edible glaze to give glassy look.
  • Sprinkle on white sparkling sugar and cake sparkles.
  • Let dry for 30 minutes or until they are no longer wet (they will still be a little sticky to the touch) Serve!

Notes

💭 TOP TIP
They candy melt coating will likely crack when you cut them with the cookie cutter. But don't worry, you can simply gently push it back together and gently run your fingers over the cracks a few times- the heat from your hands will melt the candy melts enough to repair the cracks. And the glaze you put on later will also help to seal the cracks (then they are covered up with sparkling sugar) Rice krispie squares are a challenging canvas to decorate on and they will not look perfect; they will have imperfections. But no one will notice or care. 
👪 SERVING SIZE
You will get 10 snow globes from this rice krispie Christmas treats recipe. You can double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue servings size and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient amounts will then adjust accordingly.
🌡️STORING
You'll want to store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you plan to freeze them, do NOT glaze them first. Let them fully defrost (lid off container) until the fondant is completely dry before applying any glaze. They will freeze for up to 3 months, but be sure to freeze them flat (not stacked) or they will stick together. 
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Snow Globe Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 snow globe)
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 83mg4%
Potassium 110mg3%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 895IU18%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 8mg1%
Iron 3.3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1snow globe | Calories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 6mg (2%) | Sodium: 83mg (4%) | Potassium: 110mg (3%) | Sugar: 11g (12%) | Vitamin A: 895IU (18%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 8mg (1%) | Iron: 3.3mg (18%)
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Comments

  1. Leanne

    December 11, 2019 at 7:04 am

    These are the most creative rice crispy treats I've ever seen! My nephews would just love these! Great recipe Terri! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:21 am

      Thanks, Leanne! Yes, they are fun to make with kids!

      Reply
  2. Joss

    December 11, 2019 at 8:46 am

    My daughter would absolutely love these, great idea!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Thanks, Joss!

      Reply
  3. Colleen

    December 11, 2019 at 11:03 am

    You always make the cutest treats, Terri, and these are no exception. I know that all the kids in the family will love these.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:22 am

      Awww thanks, Colleen! I guess the cake decorator in me has to come out somehow haha!

      Reply
  4. Bernice Hill

    December 11, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    How adorable are these?! As a kid I was obsessed with snow globes! Also, those apricot and sunflower treats are right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:23 am

      Thank you, Bernice! I hear you - I'm still obsessed with snow globes!!

      Reply
  5. Trish

    December 12, 2019 at 7:29 pm

    Those are the cutest! Snow globes have always been a favourite of mine too!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:23 am

      Thanks, Trish!

      Reply
  6. Denise@urbnspice

    December 12, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are so cute, Terri! They are a great option for gluten-free treats too. My grandchildren would love these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 15, 2019 at 7:27 am

      Thanks, so much, Denise! Yes, you're right - they are a great gluten-free option.

      Reply
  7. Marieke

    December 19, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    These are beautiful! What a great alternative to the traditional sugar cookie decorating.

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      December 20, 2019 at 6:31 am

      Thanks so much Marieke! I hope you enjoy them !

      Reply

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