Description
Sweet rice krispie snowballs bring winter magic to holiday dessert tables with delightful marshmallow charm. Rolled in powdered sugar and sprinkled with festive spirit, these treats promise creamy delight you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
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Cereal and Base Ingredients:
- 4 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup butter (57 g)
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
Binding and Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup white sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, creating a smooth base for the marshmallow mixture.
- Add mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring continuously until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and quickly fold in rice krispies cereal, ensuring every piece gets evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly until it’s comfortable to handle, about 5-7 minutes.
- Gently shape the mixture into compact, round balls using lightly greased hands to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the white chocolate coating by melting white chocolate chips with heavy cream in a microwave, stirring at 30-second intervals until silky and fully incorporated.
- Stir vanilla extract into the white chocolate mixture for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Dip each rice krispie ball into the white chocolate coating, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Immediately roll the chocolate-coated balls in a mixture of shredded coconut and powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle white sprinkles over the coated balls for a festive, snow-like appearance.
- Place the completed snowballs on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the coating.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful winter-themed treat.
Notes
- Chill hands before shaping to prevent sticky mixture from clinging and ensure smoother, more uniform snowballs.
- Use gluten-free rice krispies cereal to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Work quickly when coating balls in white chocolate to prevent premature hardening and maintain a smooth, even finish.
- Add a pinch of salt to the marshmallow mixture to balance sweetness and enhance overall flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg