Description
Colorful and fun, these Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats are a vibrant twist on a classic snack, perfect for parties or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Divide the marshmallow mixture into separate bowls, one for each color you want to use.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Add Rice Krispies cereal to each colored marshmallow mixture and stir gently until coated.
- Press the colored mixtures into a greased 9×13 inch pan, layering the colors as desired.
- Press firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Add sprinkles on top if using.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
- Grease your hands or a spatula with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking when pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats, Rice Krispie Treats, no-bake dessert, kids recipe, colorful treats