St Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is an easy dessert and so festive. These Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats will be a hit and taste ooey gooey.
St Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
The combination of two popular cereals is a fabulous twist on a classic recipe. These tasty cereal bars have lots of melted marshmallows and come together for a yummy treat.
The addition of green food coloring makes this recipe even more festive for St. Patrick’s Day. These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats taste great and look amazing. You might also like Leprechaun Cookies.
Ingredients:
- Rice Krispie Cereal
- Lucky Charms Cereal (plus extra marshmallows to add on top)
- Butter
- Marshmallows
- Green Gel Food Coloring
How to make st patricks day rice krispie treats:
- Step 1. Prepare the pan. Spray a 9X13 pan with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Step 2. Melt the butter and mini marshmallows. Place the butter and marshmallow in a large saucepan and melt butter over low heat. Make sure you stir constantly.
- Step 3. Remove from the heat. Once the ingredients are melted and combined, remove from heat. Add in the green gel food coloring until the mixture is a vibrant green coloring.
- Step 4. Add the cereal to the mixture. Gradually stir in the Rice Krispie Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal. Mix until the cereal is coated in the marshmallow and butter mixture.
- Step 5. Spread into the baking dish. Press the mixture into the 9X13 pan or baking sheet. Spray a piece of parchment paper with non-stick cooking spray. Use the parchment paper to press the cereal down into the baking dish.
- Step 6. Top with more marshmallows. Top the Rice Krispie treats with additional marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal.
- Step 7. Allow to set. Let the Rice Krispie treats set for 60 minutes until set. Then slice, serve and enjoy!
How to store:
Store the leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
We no do recommend refrigerating these Rice Krispie treats as they get brittle and lose their delicious gooey-ness!
Can you freeze rice krispie treats?
Yes, these treats can be frozen. I prefer to flash freeze cut into squares for 1-2 hours and then place in a freezer container.
Another method is to wrap in parchment paper and freeze immediately in a container or bag.
They can be frozen up to 6 months. The texture may change a little bit once frozen but they will still be yummy.
Tips for Lucky Charm Rice Krispie Treats:
- Don’t overcook the marshmallows. Be very careful to only cook the marshmallows as directed. Overcooking the marshmallows will make the mixture very sticky and it will be difficult to set.
- Combine ingredients together quickly. You want to combine everything together before the marshmallows set.
- Top with extra marshmallows. The treats are even more festive with Lucky Charms Marshmallows. Don’t forget to reserve some for the top. They need to be pressed into the top before it sets or they will not stick.
- Press the mixture with parchment paper. The mixture can be very sticky. Spray wax paper with cooking spray or a spatula. Then press into the mixture to even it out.
- Allow to set. The mixture needs time to set before cutting. Attempting this too soon will result in a sticky mess.
Variations:
- Food Coloring. The green food coloring makes it festive but you can omit it if you prefer. It will still look great with the Lucky Charms Marshmallows.
- Sprinkles. Rainbow sprinkles are perfect to add to this dessert for St. Patrick’s Day. Add a handful to the top before it sets once in the pan.
- Chocolate cereal. Chocolate fans might like to try a chocolate version of this dessert. Substitute Cocoa Krispies and Chocolate Lucky Charms for tons of chocolate flavor.
Friends and family will love this festive treat.
It only takes a few ingredients to make these yummy cereal bars. The entire recipe is easy to make and won’t break the bank.
We love to individually wrap these for easy lunchbox treats. The kids get so excited to find these in their lunchbox. Make some today and get ready for lots of smiles.
Anyone can whip these up quickly. They are
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St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 3 cups Lucky Charms Cereal plus extra marshmallows to add on top
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 pkg Marshmallows 10 oz
- Green Gel Food Coloring
Instructions
- Spray a 9X13 pan with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place the butter and marshmallow in a large saucepan and melt butter over low heat stirring frequently.
- Once the ingredients are melted and combined, remove from heat. Add in the green gel food coloring until the mixture is a vibrant green coloring.
- Gradually stir in the Rice Krispie Cereal and Lucky Charms Cereal. Mix until the cereal is coated in the marshmallow and butter mixture.
- Press the mixture into the 9X13 pan or baking sheet. I spray a piece of parchment paper with non-stick spray and use that parchment paper to press the cereal down into the baking dish.
- Top the Rice Krispie treats with additional marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal.
- Let the Rice Krispie treats set for 60 minutes until set. Then slice, serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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More St Patrick’s Day desserts:
- St Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookie
- Easy Rainbow Cookies
- St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Easy St Patrick’s Day Puppy Chow
