Marshmallow treats are so good and today we have an easy and fun recipe to share.
Do you love rice crispies? Well we sure do. In fact at the moment it's the go to cereal that my daughter is enjoying and I love that a box is super cheap at the local supermarket.
Today we have a fantastic, fun, simple and easy food idea that the kids will love. It's cheeky marshmallow skewers a simple yet fun recipe that can be made in the home, at preschool or in the classroom. Enjoy.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Sweet & Simple: Easy Marshmallow Treats are a quick and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
- No Baking Required: Just melt, mix, and let it set—perfect for when you're short on time but want a tasty treat.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a party, picnic, or after-school snack, these treats are always a crowd-pleaser.
Easy Marshmallow Treats
🥚Marshmallow Treats Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 41 large marshmallows
- 3 cups rice cereal
- Red gel food colouring
- ½ cup purple candy melts
- ½ cup yellow candy melts
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 7 colorful straws
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cereal Choices: Swap Rice Krispies for Cocoa Pebbles or Fruity Pebbles to add a chocolatey or fruity twist.
- Marshmallow Meltdown: For extra gooeyness, fold in mini marshmallows after mixing the cereal and melted marshmallows.
- Butter It Up: Using browned butter instead of regular melted butter can add a rich, nutty flavor to your treats.
- Flavor Boost: Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavor.
🔪How to Make These Marshmallow Treats
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt your butter on medium heat. Add 20 of your marshmallows and mix until completely melted.
Remove marshmallows from heat and add 1-2 drops of red gel food colouring and stir (your marshmallow mixture should be a light pink).
Add rice cereal and fold until cereal is well-coated with the marshmallows.
Slide down a marshmallow just 3 inches before the end of the straw.
Next, grab a small handful of your cereal treats (while they’re still soft!) and mold it around the middle of your straw, so that it takes on a cylindrical shape.
Top the straw off with two other marshmallows.
In a microwave safe bowl, microwave candy melts (keep colours separate) and coconut oil (1 teaspoon per ½ cup candy melt) in 30-second intervals.
Keep some candy on the side… don’t melt just yet because you will need them.
Using a piping bag, drizzle the marshmallows with your candy melts and set on your lined baking sheet.
Where there is space on the baking sheet, pipe out heart-shapes. Allow everything to set in the refrigerator.
Once the candy melts and the cereal treats are set, melt your remaining candy and use it to “glue” your candy hearts onto the cereal treat portion of the skewer.
Serve and enjoy!
These would make a great Mother's Day Gift
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use fresh marshmallows for a softer texture; stale ones can make the treats tough.
- Gently press the mixture into the pan without over-compressing to keep them light and airy.
- Customize by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles before setting.
💭 FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Absolutely! Feel free to swap Rice Krispies with Cheerios, Cornflakes, or any puffed rice cereal.
Add a few drops of food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and mix well before combining with the cereal.
Yes! Fold in mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruits after mixing the cereal and marshmallows.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with easy marshmallow treats:
- Fruit Kabobs: Colorful fruit skewers provide a refreshing contrast to the sweetness of marshmallow treats.
- Yogurt Parfaits: Layering yogurt with berries and a drizzle of honey offers a creamy and tangy complement.
- Cheese and Crackers: A platter of assorted cheeses with whole-grain crackers adds a savory option to balance the sweetness.
- Smoothie Popsicles: Frozen fruit smoothies on a stick are a cool and healthy treat that pairs well with marshmallow snacks.
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Easy Marshmallow Treats
Equipment
- 7 Colorful Straws
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. Butter
- 41 Large Marshmallows
- 3 Cups Rice Cereal
- Red Gel Food Colouring
- ½ Purple Candy Melts
- ½ Yellow Candy Melts
- 2 tsp. Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt your butter on medium heat. Add 20 of your marshmallows and mix until completely melted.
- Remove marshmallows from heat and add 1-2 drops of red gel food colouring and stir (your marshmallow mixture should be a light pink).
- Add rice cereal and fold until cereal is well-coated with the marshmallows.
- Slide down a marshmallow just 3 inches before the end of the straw.
- Next, grab a small handful of your cereal treats (while they’re still soft!) and mold it around the middle of your straw, so that it takes on a cylindrical shape.
- Top the straw off with two other marshmallows.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave candy melts (keep colours separate) and coconut oil (1 teaspoon per ½ cup candy melt) in 30-second intervals. Keep some candy on the side… don’t melt just yet because you will need them.
- Once the candy melts and the cereal treats are set, melt your remaining candy and use it to “glue” your candy hearts onto the cereal treat portion of the skewer.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for a softer texture; stale ones can make the treats tough.
- Gently press the mixture into the pan without over-compressing to keep them light and airy.
- Customize by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles before setting.
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