How long can I store Grinch Rice Krispies Treats?

These treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For even longer freshness, wrap each square individually.

Where can I find red heart sprinkles?

You can often find heart sprinkles at your local craft store around Valentine’s Day, or year-round on Amazon.

Can I add the food coloring after mixing in the cereal?

No, it’s best to add the green food coloring after the marshmallows are melted but before you stir in the cereal. Otherwise, the color won’t spread evenly. If you forget to add the green gel coloring to the melted marshmallows, another option for festive rice krispie treats is to drizzle them with melted green candy melts.

What if I don’t have heart sprinkles?

You can use candy hearts or even a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut small pieces of red fondant or candy for the same effect.

Grinch Rice Krispie Treats

Description

Make these Grinch Rice Krispie Treats for your next Grinch movie night. Easy cereal treats with green food coloring, mini marshmallows, and candy hearts, perfect for Christmas parties and delicious holiday desserts.

Ingredients

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6 cups rice krispie cereal
10 oz bag mini marshmallows
4 tablespoons salted butter
Green gel food coloring
Red heart sprinkles

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Instructions

Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by rubbing in butter or spraying with non stick spray. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over low/medium heat. When butter is melted, stir in marshmallows.
Continue to melt over low/medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat this mixture, as it will burn quickly.
Add a few drops of green gel food coloring until desired color is reached. Stir in rice krispie cereal and mix with a rubber spatula until all the cereal is evenly coated.
Transfer rice krispie mixture to the prepared baking dish and push down with a rubber spatula or your hands until it is flat and even on the top. You can spray a rubber spatula with non stick spray to help the mixture not stick.
Let these cool for 30 minutes. Loosen the edges with a rubber spatula and turn out onto a cutting board or parchment paper.
Cut into desired sizes, and place red hearts where desired and enjoy!

Equipment

3 Quart Saucepan

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Notes

How long can I store Grinch Rice Krispies? These Grinch treats will store up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Where can I find heart sprinkles? Check your local craft store or grocery store, but these came from Amazon!
Can I put the green food coloring in after I mix in the cereal? No, I would not recommend that, as it will not incorporate well. It needs to be added after the butter and marshmallows have been melted together.

Prep Time: 5
Cool Time: 30
Cook Time: 5
Category: Dessert