Description
These adorable Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats combine fluffy marshmallows and crispy cereal in a colorful, seasonal twist that satisfies both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Big pinch of salt
- 5 drops yellow food gel
- 2 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 3/4 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1–2 drops red food gel
- 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons crisp rice cereal
- 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Big pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup crisp rice cereal
Instructions
- Spray an 8 or 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray or grease with extra butter.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows, 2 tablespoons butter, and a pinch of salt. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, then stir until melted, microwaving for an additional 15 seconds if needed.
- Whisk in 5 drops of yellow food gel, then fold in 2 1/4 cups crisp rice cereal until blended.
- Press the yellow mixture around the edges of the pan to form a ring.
- Repeat the process for the orange layer using 1 3/4 cups mini marshmallows, 2 tablespoons butter, yellow and red food gels, and 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons crisp rice cereal.
- In a clean bowl, mix 3/4 cup mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon butter, a pinch of salt, and 3/4 cup crisp rice cereal for the white layer. Press it into the center of the layers.
- Allow to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing into triangles.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture. Keep hands buttered if the mixture is too sticky. Can use different cereals and food coloring for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg