Description
Delight in these colorful Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats, a fun twist on the classic marshmallow treat combining the crunchy texture of Rice Krispies with the magical charm of Lucky Charms cereal. Perfect for parties or a sweet snack, these treats are easy to make and feature a vibrant green hue achieved with gel food coloring.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups Lucky Charms Cereal, plus extra mini marshmallows for topping
- 4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (10.50 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 5 teaspoons salted butter
- Green gel food coloring, amount as desired
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt marshmallows: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mini marshmallows in 20-second increments, heating twice, until partially melted and soft. Set aside.
- Melt butter: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter by microwaving in 20-second increments until mostly melted but not fully liquid.
- Combine butter and marshmallows: Add the melted butter to the marshmallows bowl and microwave together for about 20 seconds to integrate flavors and soften the marshmallows further, then stir thoroughly to combine.
- Add food coloring and cereals: Mix green gel food coloring into the marshmallow mixture to achieve the desired shade of green. Then stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated, followed by folding in the Lucky Charms cereal, carefully coating without crushing.
- Press mixture into dish: Using a buttered rubber spatula, evenly spread and press the cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish to form a compact layer.
- Add topping and chill: Sprinkle additional mini marshmallows on top as garnish, then refrigerate the dish for 30 minutes to set.
- Cut and serve: Once set, cut into 12 squares for standard-sized treats, or 8 if you prefer larger portions.
Notes
- Butter does not need to be fully melted; it will melt completely when combined with marshmallows.
- For a precise green color, add food coloring to the melted marshmallows before mixing in the cereal.
- Microwave times may vary; monitor carefully to avoid burning marshmallows or butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the dish to ensure the treats hold together well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
