Description
Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and colorful cookies. Perfect for parties or a fun dessert, these easy-to-make treats are sure to please both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
- circus animal cookies – 9 ounces
- mini marshmallows – 10 ounces
- rice krispies cereal – 6 cups
- unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons
- multi-colored nonpareils – 3 tablespoons
- colored sprinkles – 3 tablespoons
- white chocolate chips – 1/2 cup
- red food coloring – 1-2 drops
- heavy cream (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pulse circus animal cookies in a food processor until they are a mix of crumbs and small pieces. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture.
- In a large pot, melt butter and mini marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in rice krispies cereal, cookie crumbles, and 2 tablespoons of each type of sprinkles.
- Gently press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased silicone spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved cookie pieces on top.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in two separate bowls in the microwave for 30 seconds each.
- Drizzle the first bowl of plain white chocolate over the treats using a sandwich bag with the corner cut off.
- Add red food coloring to the second bowl to make pink chocolate, then drizzle in the opposite direction.
- Top with remaining sprinkles and let cool until set.
Notes
For best results, use a non-stick cooking spray to grease the baking dish.
Feel free to mix in different types of sprinkles to create your unique twist.
Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting for cleaner edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg