Description
These Sugar Cookie Rice Krispies treats combine the classic crunch of Rice Krispies cereal with the sweet, buttery flavor of sugar cookie mix and gooey melted marshmallows. With festive sprinkles and mini marshmallows folded in, they’re a delightful, easy-to-make holiday treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar cookie mix (dry mix from the pouch)
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 ounces, about 40 large marshmallows)
Cereal and Add-ins
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- â…“ cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp sprinkles (Christmas or other color)
- Extra sprinkles for decoration (Christmas or other color)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking tray: Grease a 9″x13″ baking tray with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Melt the butter: Place a large pot on low heat and melt the ½ cup of butter carefully to avoid burning.
- Add sugar cookie mix: Stir in the ½ cup sugar cookie mix continuously and cook for 1 minute to combine flavors evenly.
- Melt marshmallows: Add the entire bag of marshmallows (10 ounces) to the pot and stir continuously until fully melted and blended with the butter and sugar cookie mixture.
- Combine cereal: Remove the pot from heat, add 6 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal, and gently fold with a spatula or wooden spoon sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add mini marshmallows and sprinkles: Fold in â…“ cup mini marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of sprinkles; some mini marshmallows will slightly melt, adding extra texture.
- Spread mixture in pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking tray and gently press it down just enough to form an even layer without compressing too hard.
- Decorate: Sprinkle additional sprinkles over the top for a festive finish.
- Cool and serve: Let the treats cool completely for 30 minutes, then cut into 18 to 24 squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Using cooking spray on the spatula helps prevent the sticky mixture from clinging and makes folding easier.
- Do not press the mixture too hard into the pan to keep treats light and chewy.
- These treats are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize sprinkles colors for different occasions beyond Christmas.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the sugar cookie mix and Rice Krispies cereal are certified gluten-free.
