Description
Rice Krispie Thanksgiving Treats for Kids are a festive and delicious way to bring joy to your holiday celebrations. These easy-to-make treats combine crunchy Rice Krispies with gooey marshmallows, creating a sweet delight that kids will love. Perfect for family bonding in the kitchen, they can be customized with colorful sprinkles and creative decorations, making them a fun addition to any Thanksgiving gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (as desired)
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking dish by greasing it with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly but not browned. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract. If using, add food coloring for a festive touch.
- Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down evenly with buttered hands or a spatula.
- Let cool slightly before adding sprinkles on top. Once completely cooled (about an hour), cut into squares or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg