Description
Colorful rainbow rice krispie treats bring childhood nostalgia and playful sweetness to dessert tables. Marshmallow magic and buttery crunch combine with vibrant sprinkles, creating a delightful snack you’ll savor with pure joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8.75 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 bags (10 ounces/280 grams each) mini marshmallows
Binding Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons (74 milliliters) butter, softened
Coloring Ingredients:
- Red gel food coloring
- Orange gel food coloring
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the layered treats.
- Melt one-third of the marshmallows with butter in the microwave for 60 seconds, stirring until smooth. Blend in red food coloring to create a vibrant crimson hue.
- Gently fold Rice Krispies into the red marshmallow mixture, ensuring even distribution. Carefully press the red layer into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a compact and even base.
- Repeat the melting process for each subsequent color (orange, yellow, green, blue), using fresh marshmallows and butter for each layer. Carefully spread and press each colored mixture on top of the previous layer, maintaining distinct color boundaries.
- Place the layered treat in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes to set and firm up the layers. Remove from the freezer, slice into neat squares, and serve immediately to enjoy the colorful, sweet creation.
Notes
- Grease pan thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of layered treats.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant, intense colors that won’t water down the marshmallow mixture.
- Work quickly when layering colors to maintain clean, distinct color separation.
- Allow each layer to cool slightly before adding the next to prevent color bleeding and maintain crisp color boundaries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg