Coloring Rice Krispie Treats to personalize desserts or for holiday designs is so easy. It's just one extra step. Red Rice Krispie Treats are great for Valentine's Day and Christmas. Or, if your team wears red jerseys, cereal treats for their wins!
Line your baking pan with foil or parchment and set aside.
TIP: Spray your bowls and spatulas with non-stick spray.
Place the cereal in a large, greased bowl.
Place the marshmallows and butter, cut in pieces, in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for one minute and stir vigorously until melted and smooth.
If needed, microwave in 15 second increments.
Squeeze food coloring into the mixture and stir well. Add additional food coloring until desire shade is achieved.
Fold the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and blend very well.
Transfer to the baking pan and let rest until well set, at least 2 hours.
Cut into squares and decorate or enjoy.
Notes
We recommend Jet-Puffed brand marshmallows. To make on the stove-top, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat and stir. Remove from heat when about 75% of the marshmallows are melted. Then stir and use the residual heat to fully melt the marshmallows. To make a 9 x 13 inch baking pan batch, use 16 ounces of marshmallows, 6 tablespoons salted butter, and 7 cups of Rice Krispies. While any gel paste food coloring will work, we recommend Americolor Soft Gel Paste brand, as that does not have the bitter taste other colorings may have.