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Popsicle Rice Krispies Treats

A fun summer Rice Krispies Treat for kids, teens, and adults
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Making10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Yield: 9
Calories: 116cal
Author: Melissa Haines

Equipment

  • food prep gloves
  • saucepan
  • silicone mixing utensils
  • silicone popsicle mold
  • popsicle sticks
  • spray butter
  • mixing bowls

Materials

  • 4 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 1 10 oz. miniature marshmallows
  • 5 cups rice crisp cereal
  • 3-6 drops red food coloring
  • 1-2 drops blue food coloring

Instructions

  • Melt the butter over low to medium heat in a large saucepan
  • Add the marshmallows and lower the temperature to low
  • Stir frequently while the marshmallows melt
  • Remove from heat
  • Pour the melted marshmallow into three separate bowls
  • Use the blue and red food coloring to color one bowl red and one blue leaving one white
  • Divide rice crisp cereal into the three bowls
  • Mix the cereal into the melted marshmallow - see notes below if marshmallow has cooled off too much
  • Tip - before mixing the marshmallow mixture- spray silicone utensils with butter spray so the marshmallow does not stick to them
  • Place your gloves on and spray them with butter spray
  • Start packing your popsicle molds with red, then white, then blue rice krispies mixture
  • Place popsicle sticks into the center of the rice krispies treats
  • Let them cool off so they mold together
  • Push the rice krispies out from the bottom while gently tugging so the layers do not come apart
  • You may need to reshape the bottom a smidgen so it is rounded or curved again

Notes

Tips

    • If your marshmallow has cooled off too much and it has thickened up, then microwave it for about 5 seconds so it thins out again. Do not overcook it. Add the rice cereal and stir
    • Food-safe gloves are a great idea for packing the rice crisp cereal
    • Using spray butter on silicone utensils and on your gloves will prevent that sticky marshmallow from sticking to them
    • If you have the same popsicle mold as I bought, you might have a leftover rice mixture. Try using a paper cup and popsicle stick as another shaped popsicle

Variations 

  • Use different colors for more fun popsicle ideas
  • Add sprinkles for more fun

Nutrition

Calories: 116cal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1397IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg