1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease your hands, a muffin tin, or small rounded cups.

2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

3. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until smooth and fully melted.

4. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla extract and cocoa powder.

5. Fold in the crisp rice cereal and raisins or dried cranberries until evenly coated.

6. While the mixture is warm but safe to touch, shape it into 12 small pudding domes.

7. Place the domes on the prepared baking sheet and let them firm up.

8. Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts until smooth.

9. Spoon a little melted white chocolate over each pudding, letting it drip slightly down the sides.

10. Add one red candy or glacé cherry on top of each pudding.

11. Pipe green holly leaves around the red candy, then add small red sprinkles or candies for extra decoration.

12. Let the puddings set completely before serving.