Festive Rice Krispies Treats


This is seriously the easiest dessert recipe I've ever tried and it goes a long way for entertaining guests. I made a pink and blue batch for Kate's gender reveal party and then another festive batch for the 4th of July weekend.


The Original Rice Krispies Treats recipe on the back of the cereal box is more or less what I followed but I doubled the ingredients since it was for a large group and added a few more marshmallows. Of course the colorful topping is optional but adds a festive touch for certain occasions.

Serving Size: approx 30 bars

Ingredients:
25 oz large marshmallows
12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
6 tbsp butter
Pearlescent sugar or sprinkles
Cooking spray
Two 15-inch baking sheets


What To Do:
Melt butter in a large nonstick saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir frequently until completely melted and then remove from the burner.

Add Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal to the mixture and stir until the ingredients are well mixed together.

Use cooking spray or butter to grease the baking sheets. Also grease the spatula or spoon you will be using to prevent the mixture from sticking as you transfer over to the baking sheet.

Carefully transfer the mixture over to the baking sheets and use greased wax paper to press mixture evenly.


Let it cool for about 10 minutes before adding the topping of your choice.


Side note: I'm not a baker and rarely make anything of the dessert variety so my initial thought process was to use food coloring to do a batch of pink and then a batch of blue treats to go with the gender reveal theme. Thank goodness I couldn't find pink food coloring and I stumbled on those gorgeous pink and blue sugar crystals because everyone's mouths at the party would have been "undelightfully" colorful.
 

Once completely cooled, cut into 2-inch squares and they are ready to be served!


What I love the most about this recipe is that is takes just under 30 minutes to complete because it requires no baking time. And, not to mention, they are a light and delicious treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Enjoy!

21 comments

  1. I'm a fan of rice krispies, festive of not LOL!! I never realized how simple they were to make - thanks girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. I haven't made these in years!! How brilliant to do them up for the gender reveal!!! Mmmm, now I'm gonna put rice krispies on the grocery list because I'm drooling over this treat!!! Plus, my boys LOVE them, I'll have to hide some back for mama, lol!!

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  3. I love this. You can make these for any occasion and just change up the color as needed!

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  4. I'm totally making this for a's birthday party this year. Love the sugared top

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  5. You just can’t beat good, homemade rice krispies treats!

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  6. These are so pretty!!! Plus, who does like rice krispies treats?!?!?! They are always a crowd pleaser!

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  7. rice krispies are the BEST. and the sprinkles are perfect!!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. I am always down for rice krispie treats, one of my favs! And loving the cute sprinkles, the perfect festive treat! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  9. I just love a good rice krispies treat--it's so classic! I don't think I've ever actually made them, but I've got a lot of marshmallows leftover from the 4th so I'll have to try!

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  10. The only problem with these are that I can eat the entire thing because they're so good. The sprinkles make them so much prettier!

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  11. Oh I have not had one of these in years, such good memories of making these with my mom! Love those sprinkles, they turned out so cute!

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  12. What a fun variation of this recipe! Totally pinning it for later!

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  13. YUM! These were DELISH and were such a big hit! Loved the festive spin you put on them :-D
    Green Fashionista

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  14. I love adding fun sprinkles to mine too, great minds think alike! Love the colored crystals :)

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  15. Rice Krispie Treats are always my favorite thing to make - and sprinkles make everything better :)

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  16. Yes! I love Rice Krispy treats. They're my go to for party snacks. These look like they could be used as a snack for a frozen themed party :)

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  17. These are so cute, and I love how you could easily whip them up if you're crunched for time! The sprinkles are a great idea, and you could change them up for any sort of occasion!

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  18. These look SO delicious!! I love the sprinkles you used too!

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  19. Why did I never think to add sprinkles?? Genius!! I'
    ve got to make these with the nieces and nephews

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  20. It's a dangerous game making rice krispie treats at your house!!! SO YUM. These look great.

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  21. omg i love rice kripsie treats, though i have never tried to make them. these look so delicious and easy!

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