As a kid I remember my Aunt Becky making mini Christmas Wreaths with Rice Krispy treats around the Holidays (which were a huge hit at the family potlucks).  Since I had the ingredients on hand and people coming to visit I decided to make a festive dessert for dinner.  Instead of making mini wreaths I decided to make one big one that everyone could share.  I made a batch of rice krispy treats, put in a few drops of green food coloring in the marshmallow mixture, formed a Christmas wreath on a plate and decorated with red licorice, red hots, and pearls.  The girls thought these rice krispies were extra special and it really didn’t take me that much longer to put the wreath  together. You can make your wreath as light or dark green as you like, each one of mine (as you can see from the two pictures) are a little different.  I have included the rice krispy recipe in case you do not have it on hand.

Rice Krispy Recipe:

• 1/4 cup Butter or Margarine
• 10 oz Marshmallows (usually 1 bag)
• 6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal
• Few drops Green Food Coloring

Melt butter in microwavable bowl.  Add marshmallows and microwave until completely melted.  Stir the marshmallows and butter together until melted and smooth.  Mix in a few drops of green food coloring.  Add cereal and mix until evenly coated.  Put spoonfuls of rice krispies on a platter in a circle.  Butter your hands and form the rice krispies into a wreath.  Garnish with red licorice, red hots, m&ms, skittles, pearls or anything else you want.

The girls requested that I make the “Christmas Wreath” again for another Christmas party and for their school party.  The only problem was I didn’t have any more red hots or pearls to decorate the wreath, but we did have Skittles!  The girls thought the Skittles were a beautiful and tasty addition to the Christmas wreath!  Plus this is an easy recipe that the kids can put together with your kids.

If you have an upcoming Christmas party this would be another easy recipe to bring and share.  Enjoy! 🙂