Pastel Rice Krispie Treats
Sweet, chewy, and buttery Pastel Rice Krispie Treats are an easy variation of the all-time favorite original rice krispie treats.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Tablespoon Salted Butter (Softened)
- 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 40 Plain Regular Sized Marshmallows (10 oz. package)
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 Cups Pastel Colored Mini Marshmallows (like Fun Mallows)
Instructions
- 1
With the 1 tablespoon of butter, grease a 13x9 inch pan and set it aside.
- 2
In a large Dutch oven, heat the 6 tablespoons of butter over very low heat until melted. Add the plain marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted completely.
- 3
Stir in vanilla extract and gently fold in cereal. As the mixture comes together, stop stirring and allow the mixture to cool slightly about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Gently fold in the pastel colored mini marshmallows.
- 5
Spread and press the rice krispie treat mixture into the prepared pan.
- 6
Cut the treats into squares or rectangles. Wrap well with plastic wrap to keep the treats fresh and chewy.