Description
Festive bite-sized Rice Krispie treats tinted Grinch-green and topped with a single red heart, the perfect easy holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Red heart sprinkles or candies
- Nonstick spray or butter for your hands
Instructions
- 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
- 3. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- 4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and several drops of green food coloring until the mixture reaches a bright Grinch-green shade.
- 5. Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
- 6. Let the mixture cool for 1–2 minutes, then lightly grease your hands.
- 7. Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls, placing them onto the baking sheet.
- 8. Press one red heart sprinkle onto each treat while still warm and sticky.
- 9. Allow treats to set for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If the mixture becomes too sticky to handle, lightly grease your hands again.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt or use vanilla bean paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: grinch treats, rice krispie bites, holiday treats, christmas snacks