Description
These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats blend the classic crispy, gooey texture of traditional Rice Krispie treats with the magical, colorful marshmallows of Lucky Charms cereal. Perfectly buttery with a hint of green color, these no-bake treats are a fun and festive snack or dessert that’s easy to make and sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 cups Lucky Charms Cereal plus extra marshmallows to add on top
- 4 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 (10.50 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 5 teaspoons salted butter
- Green gel food coloring (amount to preference)
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt marshmallows: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mini marshmallows by heating in 20-second increments, twice, until they are partially melted and soft but not fully liquified.
- Melt butter: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter in 20-second bursts until it is almost completely melted.
- Combine marshmallows and butter: Add the melted butter to the marshmallows and microwave the mixture again for about 20 seconds to help fully combine them. Stir thoroughly until smooth and uniform.
- Add color and cereals: Add green gel food coloring to the marshmallow mixture according to your desired shade of green, stirring well. Then add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until they are evenly coated. Follow by adding the Lucky Charms cereal and mix gently until all the cereal pieces are coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Spread mixture in pan: Using a buttered rubber spatula, evenly press and spread the cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure to compact it for easy cutting later.
- Add topping marshmallows: Sprinkle extra Lucky Charms marshmallows over the top of the spread mixture for an extra colorful and fun finish.
- Chill and set: Refrigerate the dish for at least 30 minutes to allow the treats to set firmly.
- Cut and serve: Remove from the refrigerator and cut into 12 equal squares for standard serving size, or into 8 squares if larger treats are preferred.
Notes
- It’s okay if the butter isn’t fully melted before adding to the marshmallows, as it will continue to melt when combined.
- To achieve precise green coloring, add the food coloring directly to the marshmallows before mixing in the cereals.
- Microwave times may vary depending on your appliance, so adjust heating durations accordingly and watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Use a buttered spatula to prevent sticking while spreading the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
