Description
Rice Krispie Thanksgiving Treats for Kids are a delightful and festive dessert that will brighten up your holiday table. With their crispy texture and sweet, gooey flavor, these treats can be easily shaped into fun forms like turkeys or pumpkins, making them perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Gather the family in the kitchen as you create these simple yet delicious treats that promise to bring smiles and laughter to your gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp food coloring (optional)
- Decorative sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Add marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. If desired, mix in food coloring at this stage.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Grease a baking dish with non-stick spray or butter, pour the mixture into it, and press down evenly using a spatula or your hands. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Once set, cut into squares or use cookie cutters to create fun shapes. Decorate with sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg