Cherry Rice Krispie Treats – A Sweet and Simple Homemade Delight
These Cherry Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, fruity twist on the classic marshmallow cereal bar. Loaded with cherry flavor, a pop of pink color, and topped with optional chocolate drizzle, this no-bake dessert is quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing. Perfect for holidays, parties, or whenever you need a sweet treat in a flash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 bars 1x
- Category: Candy
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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6 cups crispy rice cereal
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows (or ~4 cups)
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1 teaspoon cherry extract
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Red or pink food coloring (optional)
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½ cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
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Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (for drizzle or dipping)
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Optional: 1 tsp coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
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Prep: Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
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Melt: In a large pot over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
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Flavor: Stir in cherry extract and a few drops of food coloring (optional) until evenly mixed.
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Mix: Remove from heat. Fold in chopped cherries and crispy rice cereal. Mix gently but thoroughly.
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Set: Transfer the mixture into the greased pan. Press down evenly using a greased spatula or wax paper.
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Drizzle (Optional): Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second bursts. Drizzle over cooled treats.
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Cool & Cut: Let set at room temperature for 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 bars
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Find it online: https://www.candyblend.com/cherry-rice-krispie-treats/