Mimi’s Hot Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats —

Christmas Shapes Edition!

Gingerbread Men • Gingerbread Women • Christmas Trees • Holiday Pops

There’s something magical about mixing hot cocoa with holiday treats—and Mimi has done it again. These Hot Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats are cozy, chocolatey, and downright adorable when pressed into Christmas-shaped silicone molds. Think gingerbread families, little trees, and festive pops that make everyone smile (especially the grandkids!).

Perfect for gifting, classroom parties, office treats… or sneaking a square for yourself while wrapping presents. ??

And of course, they look professional and gift-ready when packaged in PackFreshUSA Medium and Large Stand-Up Pouches.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies

• 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows

• ¼ cup butter (½ stick)

• ¼ cup hot cocoa mix (adds that perfect cocoa richness!)

• Christmas silicone molds – gingerbread men, women, trees, or any festive shapes

Optional Toppings (if not using molds)

• Mini marshmallows

• Chocolate chips

• Melted dark or white chocolate for drizzling

• Crushed peppermint

Instructions

1. Melt the magic

In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the hot cocoa mix until fully incorporated.

2. Add the crunch

Remove from heat and gently fold in the Cocoa Rice Krispies.
Mix until every cereal piece is coated in that hot-cocoa marshmallow goodness.

3. Shape the Christmas cheer

Spoon the warm mixture into your Christmas silicone molds.
Press gently to fill the details—this helps the gingerbread faces and tree lines pop!
If making pops, insert sticks before the mixture cools.

**4. If not using molds…

Spread mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
Top with extra mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, or drizzle melted chocolate across the top.
Allow to cool fully, then cut into squares.

5. Pack them up (Mimi style!)

Once set, pop the shapes out of the molds.
Bag them in PackFreshUSA Medium or Large Stand-Up Pouches for gifting.
Label, tie a ribbon, and prepare for the ooh’s and ahh’s!

Why Mimi Loves This Recipe

• Kid-approved and grandkid-approved!

• No baking required

• Fun, festive shapes that look fancy without extra work

• Hot cocoa flavor makes them a perfect winter treat

• Stand-up pouches keep them fresh, cute, and ready for gifting

Mimi’s Closing (A Cozy Christmas Note from Mimi)

Mimi claims these just might be the most chocolaty and sweet Rice Krispies treats she has ever made—rich, cocoa-kissed, and perfectly festive. But even with their adorable gingerbread smiles and Christmas-tree shapes, they’re still not quite as cute as her little grandkids (nothing ever will be!). With the holidays in full swing, you’ll find Mimi in the kitchen even more than usual—apron on, music playing, and PackFreshUSA pouches lined up as she packs up delicious homemade gifts. This season she’s been busy whipping up Hot Cocoa Dippers, Peppermint-Dipped Pretzel Rods, White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Mix, Freeze-Dried Snowman Hot Cocoa Toppers, Candy Christmas Trees, Chocolate-Dipped Brownie Shapes, and now these Hot Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats. If there’s one thing Mimi knows, it’s this: Christmas tastes better when it’s shared.

Much love and Happy Holidays,

Mimi
(Adding sweetness, preparedness, and a whole lot of love to every season.)