Green Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats

Green Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, especially perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! They’re sweet, crispy, and full of marshmallow goodness. Here’s a simple recipe:

Green Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows (plus a handful for extra marshmallow chunks, optional)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal (separate the marshmallows from the cereal if you want extra marshmallows on top)
• Green food coloring (gel or liquid, to your preference)

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter and marshmallows:

   • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. If you’re using vanilla extract, stir it in here as well.

2. Add green food coloring:

   • Add a few drops of green food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until you reach your desired shade of green.

3. Combine cereals:

   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until it’s completely coated in the marshmallow mixture.

4. Add Lucky Charms marshmallows:

   • Gently fold in the Lucky Charms marshmallows (save some for topping, if desired) and mix until evenly distributed. Be careful not to crush the cereal or marshmallows too much!

5. Press into pan:

   • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan (or line it with parchment paper for easy removal). Pour the mixture into the pan and use a spatula or your hands to gently press it down into an even layer.

6. Add extra marshmallows (optional):

   • If you saved any Lucky Charms marshmallows, sprinkle them on top of the treats before they set. Gently press them into the mixture.

7. Cool and slice:

   • Let the treats cool in the pan for about 30 minutes at room temperature until set. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve.

These Green Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats are festive, crunchy, and sweet with a fun twist from the marshmallow cereal! Perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration or just as a fun treat for the kids. Enjoy!