Grinch Hearts Rice Krispie Treats
Festive and healthier twist on classic Rice Krispie Treats, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons Butter (Sweet Cream, Salted)
- 3 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 3 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Cereal
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring Red
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring Yellow
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring Blue
- Lollipop Sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the first batch: Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over low heat. Add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Add red food coloring to the melted marshmallows and mix to your desired shade.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Stir in 3 cups of cereal until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered cookie sheet, pressing down to create an even layer. Cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Repeat for the green batch using butter, mini marshmallows, yellow, and a drop of blue food coloring.
- Cut out hearts from both batches using a cookie cutter.
- Assemble the pops: Place two small green hearts on a lollipop stick, adding a mini marshmallow between, then top with a medium red heart.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using a sugar substitute. Store in an airtight container for freshness up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat pop
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Grinch, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts, Healthy Snacks
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