These Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats combine chewy, marshmallowy goodness with warm holiday spices, all cut into adorable gingerbread shapes and dressed up with spiced white chocolate! They're the perfect no-bake holiday treat that gives a festive makeover to your favorite childhood treats!
Spray a 9x13 baking dish or line with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large pot melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows, molasses, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon and stir continuously till completely melted. Add the vanilla extract and stir till combined.
Remove from heat and add the rice Krispie Cereal and gently fold till nicely combined.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Lightly butter your fingers and press lightly to flatten and even out the mixture. Let come to room temperature before continuing.
Use a small (I used a 3-inch cutter) gingerbread man cutter and press firmly down into the set up Rice Krispie Treats. If it sticks at all, you can butter the sides or spray with non-stick spray. I did not have any problem with sticking. Pull the shape out and place the cut-out on a serving tray. Continue cutting till no more room for any more.
In a heat-proof bowl combine the white chocolate chips, butter, cinnamon, and ginger and set over a double broiler. Use a rubber spatula and stir till the chocolate is melted.
Drizzle over the Rice Krispie Treats or decorate the men by putting the melted white chocolate in a Ziploc bag and cutting a small tip off. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature. It is best if eaten within 2 days of being made.To Freeze: Allow these gooey Rice Krispie Treats to cool completely, then cut them into squares or gingerbread man shapes. Freeze in an airtight container or wrap each one in plastic wrap and place them in a gallon freezer bag. Freeze them for up to 3 months. I would not freeze them iced.