Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect colorful and fun no bake treat. Sweet, gooey, and sticky rice krispie treats are packed with mini marshmallows, sugar cookie mix, and sprinkles. They are the simplest no bake dessert that can be customized for the holidays year round!
Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Rice Krispie treats are one of the most universally loved treats! The best part about them is they are SO easy and a fun no-bake dessert. There's no baking, no measuring 10 different baking ingredients, and most importantly no stressing. It's melting and stirring ingredients together and then pressing them into a baking tray.
These sugar cookie rice krispie treats are a fun and festive treat that's a twist on the classic sugar cookie. No need to stress about making perfectly shaped and baked sugar cookies! Instead you can make the simplest rice krispie treats that are packed with all the great flavors and colors of sugar cookies!
What are Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
These are a fun twist on two classic treats, rice krispies and sugar cookies! They are so easy to make with only 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Store bought sugar cookie mix is cooked into the classic buttery marshmallow base of rice krispie treats. Mini marshmallows and sprinkles gives the treats a fun pop of color. They are the most rich, sticky, gooey, and crispy treats you can make! Once you make a batch you will be begging for a second!
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Ingredients
- Rice Krispies Cereal - any brand of puffed rice cereal will work for this recipe. You can also use the festive Christmas Rice Krispie Cereal!
- Marshmallows - a bag of large marshmallows is melted down to create the base of the rice krispie treats.
- Butter - melted into the marshmallow base, this keeps them nice and ooey gooey without hardening too much.
- Sugar Cookie Mix - store-bought sugar cookie mix is cooked into the marshmallow base to give the treats a sugar cookie flavor.
- Sprinkles - we love using classic Christmas sprinkles for a classic sugar cookie vibe. You can also use any color of sprinkles for different holidays or occasions such as Easter, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and more!
- Mini Marshmallows - stirred into the treats to add an extra gooey texture!
How to Make Sugar Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
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- Grease a 9"x13" baking tray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place a large pot on low heat and melt the butter.
- Add the sugar cookie mix. Stir continuously and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the bag of marshmallows. Stir continuously until fully melted and evenly combined with the sugar cookie butter mixture.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rice Krispies cereal and gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Tip: spray the spatula with cooking spray so that the mixture does not stick as much to the spatula. - Once evenly combined add the ⅓ cup of the mini marshmallows and the sprinkles. Some of the marshmallows will melt slightly and some will remain whole.
- Gently spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Do not press the mixture down too much, just press it down enough to create an even layer of the rice krispie treats.
- Decorate the top with more sprinkles.
- Let cool for 30 minutes and cut into 18 or 24 square pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Treats
- Melting - this is a fun and easy no bake recipe. You can melt the butter, sugar cookie mix, and marshmallows in the microwave for an even quicker recipe, or stovetop on a pot. Be sure to stir the mixture continuously so it does not burn on the bottom. You want a nice smooth and evenly combined marshmallow base for the treats.
- Flavor Variations - we love sugar cookies because there are so many different flavor variations. These rice krispies treats are made with sugar cookie mix, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles. You can get creative and add a few drops of almond extract or peppermint extract to flavor the cookie mix. For mix-in's and decorations you can add crushed candy canes, M&M's, flavored marshmallows, and more. The possibilities are endless!
- Storage - be sure to store leftovers in an airtight container or else the treats will harden if left uncovered. You can store them up to one week in advance or freeze them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
FAQ
These treats are served at room temperature. You can also microwave them for 10-15 seconds for a warm gooey rice krispie treat!
Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes! These are a great make ahead dessert. Follow the recipe as usual. Store the treats in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months. Place pieces of parchment paper between layers of treats to prevent them from sticking together.
Yes these are freezer friendly! Store the treats in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Place pieces of parchment paper between layers of treats to prevent them from sticking together.
This recipe is vegetarian.
Ensure the brand of marshmallows used is gluten free and use gluten free sugar cookie mix.
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Enjoy!
- Sab
Sugar Cookie Rice Krispies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar cookie mix (dry mix from the pouch)
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 ounces, 40 large)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- ⅓ cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoon sprinkles (Christmas or other color)
Topping
- Sprinkles (Christmas or other color)
Instructions
- Grease a 9"x13" baking tray with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place a large pot on low heat and melt the ½ cup butter.
- Add the ½ cup sugar cookie mix. Stir continuously and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the 1 bag marshmallows. Stir continuously until fully melted and evenly combined with the sugar cookie butter mixture.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal and gently mix using a spatula or wooden spoon. Tip: spray the spatula with cooking spray so that the mixture does not stick as much to the spatula.
- Once evenly combined add the ⅓ cup mini marshmallows and the 2 tablespoon sprinkles. Some of the marshmallows will melt slightly and some will remain whole.
- Gently spread the mixture into an even layer in the prepared pan. Do not press the mixture down too much, just press it down enough to create an even layer of the rice krispie treats.
- Decorate the top with more Sprinkles.
- Let cool for 30 minutes and cut into 18 or 24 square pieces. Serve and enjoy!
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