Easy And Delicious Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Post author:Melissa Haines
Post published:July 25, 2022
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I can’t think of a better treat to celebrate summer than to have a fun Watermelon Rice Krispie Treat. Kids will love these fun and bright treats. They are perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks.

Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats

These adorable and easy-to-make Rice Krispies Treats that look like watermelon slices will certainly be a hit this summer. My kids were all waiting at the counter for me to finish these cute treats so they could devour them. You never get too old to enjoy a good old-fashioned Rice Krispies Treat.

What I love about this recipe:

easy to make
very few ingredients
a great recipe to take to summer cookouts
fun to eat for any age

FAQ’s

Make Ahead and Storage:

How far in advance can I make rice Krispie treats?

Rice Krispie Treats can be made a few days in advance. However, if treats are exposed to air they may harden up. Make sure treats are stored in an air-tight container

Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature

How do I Cut Rice Krispies Treats?

The best way to cut rice Krispie treats is to use a pizza cutter or a large serrated knife that has been sprayed with cooking spray

Why is my Rice Krispie Treat hardening up so fast?

Sometimes rice Krispie treats can harden so fast that they don’t stay pliable for molding or cutting. I have found that using only fresh marshmallows is the best way to make Rice Krispie treats. Every time that I have used a previously opened bag of marshmallows, my treats have been frustrating to work with

Another tip is to keep the heat low and slow. I know, I’m impatient too, but trust me. Using high heat will only harden your marshmallow mixture turning your treats into rock candy

Tips and Tricks:

use mini marshmallows – mini marshmallows will melt faster with less effort on your part
only use fresh – never opened – bags of marshmallows. This is a key ingredient to an easy experience with rice Krispies treats
keep the heat low to medium – this will help keep your treats nice and soft
you can use a pie pan or a cake pan for this treat. The only difference will be that a pie pan will have a slanted edge where the crust would normally be
if your rice Krispies get too hard to work with, then pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds and try again

Are you ready to make this fun Rice Krispies Treats for summer? Let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need:

Ingredients:

unsalted butter – you could use salted
mini marshmallows – I like to use only freshly opened marshmallows, so I always get a new bag for my Rice Krispies recipes
rice crisp cereal – you can use Kellogs name brand or any generic form of rice cereal
red food coloring
green food coloring
chocolate chips – I used milk chocolate chips and semi-sweet miniature chocolate chips

extra equipment needed:

wax paper
pie plate or 9-inch round cake pan
non-stick cooking spray
silicone spatula or buttered spatula
pizza cutter or serrated knife
optional: popsicle sticks or craft sticks

How do you make Watermelon Rice Krispies Treats?

Instructions:

in a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter
remove the saucepan from heat
add marshmallows and stir until melted
divide the marshmallow up into 2 bowls
pour 1/3 of the marshmallow into a medium-sized bowl
add green food coloring and stir until it is the color that you would like
pour in 2 cups of the cereal and mix
in a large bowl, pour the rest of the marshmallow mixture
add red food coloring and stir until the pink is dark enough for you
add the remaining 4 cups of rice cereal and mix to coat
place a sheet of wax paper in a pie pan (or cake pan) and press down
scoop out the green rice Krispies into the pan and form a circle around the edge of the pan with the center not filled in
pour the pink rice Krispies into the center circle and press mixture down into the center of the cake pan (or pie plate)until it has filled the center and is even with the green edging
let cool for about 5-10 minutes
lift the wax paper (with the treats on it) up and out of the pan and place it on a work surface
press chocolate chips upside down into the pink portion of your treat
slice into 8 slices
optional: push craft sticks into the green centers