Description
Leprechaun-approved St. Patrick’s Day Crispy Treats bring festive Irish spirit to your dessert table with a magical green twist. Marshmallow magic and crispy rice combine for a quick, delightful celebration you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 10 ounces (about 6 cups) mini marshmallows
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Ingredients:
- Green food coloring
- St. Patricks Day sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, gently melt butter over low heat until it transforms into a golden liquid.
- Introduce mini marshmallows, continuously stirring until they dissolve into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Infuse the marshmallow base with vanilla extract and strategically add green food coloring, blending until achieving a vibrant emerald hue.
- Remove from heat and gradually fold crispy rice cereal into the verdant marshmallow mixture, ensuring each morsel becomes thoroughly coated.
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by liberally greasing with butter or non-stick spray.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared dish, using a greased spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform layer.
- For additional festive flair, sprinkle St. Patrick’s Day themed decorations across the surface, gently pressing to secure.
- Allow the treat to set at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, giving it time to solidify.
- Once completely cooled, slice into classic squares or use shamrock-shaped cookie cutters to create thematic designs.
Notes
- Ensure butter melts slowly over low heat to prevent burning and maintain smooth consistency.
- Use fresh marshmallows for optimal gooeyness and better binding with cereal.
- Add food coloring gradually to control exact shade of green for St. Patrick’s Day theme.
- Grease spatula or hands with cooking spray to prevent sticky mixture from clinging while shaping treats.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular crispy rice cereal with gluten-free alternative.
- Create uniform squares by using a sharp knife with non-stick cooking spray coating.
- Store treats in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg