Make These Fun Grinch Rice Krispies Treats
For little kids with big eyes and super big hearts, I made these delicious Grinch Rice Krispies treats and their Grinch movie night just went off the charts.
And, if it weren’t for those cute kiddos, I’m not sure I would have even though of it. They wanted to help and help they did.
Grinch Rice Krispies
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we have a soft spot in our heart for the Grinch. He’s just such a lovable, hug-able guy. I mean, not really, but he ends-up being…our relationship status is #complicated.
And though we love a good Grinch cinnamon roll for breakfast, the other day the kids were watching The Grinch in the afternoon and asked for a snack.
How could I resist those sweet little eyes asking for a snack?! So, I made these amazing Grinch Rice Krispies treats. They’re flat-out so adorable that I can’t wait to make them again. Let’s get started.
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Tips to Make this Christmas Dessert Idea
- Don’t skimp on the wax paper. Seriously, if you want to be able to get your Grinch rice krispies out of the pan nicely, wax paper is the way to go.
- This recipe doubles really well. If you have a Christmas party, you can absolutely make as many Grinch rice krispies as you want.
- For a darker green, add more food coloring–for a lighter, more neon green, ad a couple of drops of yellow food coloring. I find that GEL food coloring does more vibrant colors than typical water-based food colorings.
More Grinch Food and Craft Ideas You Might Like
- Grinch Cinnamon Rolls – Start your Grinchy day off right with some fun cinnamon rolls that the kids will literally squeal over!
- Yummy Grinch Fudge Recipe – It’s colorful and the kids just love helping to decorate.
- DIY Grinch Ornament – A fun craft that the kids can help you make–this is the perfect party activity, if you’ve got some older kids interested in playing along.
- Grinch Shower Fizzies – For a whole immersive experience, you can do a fun Grinch-tastic shower!
- Easy Grinch Shirt Craft for Kids – When I say easy, I mean: cut, paste, put it on!
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Grinch Rice Krispies Treats
These delicious and oh-so-fun Grinch Rice Krispies Treats will wow the little ones near the holidays. Get the kids in the kitchen and have them help to get the perfect shade of Grinchy Green!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 20 marshmallows
- ¼ tsp Kelly green gel food coloring
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 2-3 oz. red fondant
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 1 mini heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Line a rectangular baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows to the saucepan and allow them to melt completely, while constantly stirring.
- Add gel food coloring and stir until marshmallows are completely tinted.
- Remove saucepan from heat.
- Add rice cereal and fold until well-incorporated.
- Pour rice cereal treat mixture onto lined baking sheet and pat down so that it’s about ½ an inch in thickness.
- Allow to set 15 minutes.
- Using your heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 5-6 rice cereal treat hearts.
- Roll out your fondant so that it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Using your mini heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 5-6 mini hearts.
- Press one heart on each green cereal treat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 301Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 142mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 0gSugar: 44gProtein: 2g
All nutrition information is estimated. Please calculate your exact brands and ingredients if accuracy is desired.
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Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!