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Every day is a party when you serve your family these Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats.  Same easy-to-make dessert that we all love, but this time infused with Cherry Vanilla Cotton Candy and plenty of sprinkles.  Make a batch and let the fun begin!

A batch of Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats sitting on a white table in front of bowls of Cotton Candy and Mini Marshmallows.

Gather the balloons and the confetti and celebrate your next special occasion with Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats.  Super yummy and oh-so-pretty, these easy-to-make and delicious-to-eat treats combine the great taste of a classic Rice Krispie Treat with a hint of cherry vanilla from the Cotton Candy.  A fun recipe for a birthday party, a backyard barbecue, or a summer bake sale. (And don’t forget the sprinkles!) Enjoy.

Ingredients You Will Need

All the ingredients you will need to make quick and easy Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats.

How to Make the Marshmallow Mixture

Collage image showing the steps for melting the mini marshmallows with the butter.

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat.
Step 2: Add the Mini Marshmallows to the melted butter and stir the marshmallows until they are completely covered in butter.
Step 3: Continue to stir the mini marshmallows until they are fully melted. As soon as they are, take the pan off the heat.

Add the Cotton Candy and the Rice Krispies Cereal

Collage image showing how to add the Cotton Candy to the Marshmallow mixture

Step 4: Add 1/3 of the Cotton Candy to the marshmallow mixture and stir until the cotton candy is dissolved.
Step 5: Repeat the process until all the Cotton Candy has melted into the marshmallow mixture.

Collage image showing how to add the cereal the cotton candy mixture.

Step 6: Make sure the Cotton Candy is completely dissolved.
Step 7: Add the Rice Krispies Cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
Step 8: Fold together until the cereal is covered in the cotton candy marshmallow mixture.

Assembly Instructions

Collage image showing the steps for cooling the Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats.

Step 9: Spoon the mixture into a 9×13″ pan. We add a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to remove the treats from the pan when they are cooled.
Step 10: Lightly press the mixture into the pan. This is optional, but now would be the time to add some colorful sprinkles to the top of the Rice Krispie Treats.
Steps 11-12: Let the Rice Krispie Treats cool and then cut them into individual squares.

Serving/Storage Instructions

A batch of Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats laying on a white table surrounded by Pink Cotton Candy.

Rice Krispie Treats will last 2-3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container before they start to get stale.  You can extend that timeline a few days if you store them in the refrigerator and then take them out about 30 minutes before you eat them.  They freeze up great though and that is what we do if we want to make these ahead of time for a party or a family gathering.  They defrost very quickly and taste great once they are defrosted.  You can keep them in the freezer for up to a couple of months.

Three stacks of Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats sitting on a white table in front of clear bowls full of Pink Cotton Candy and Mini Marshmallows.

Other Pretty Pink Desserts You Will Love

Square image of two Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats sitting on a white table surrounded by sprinkles, cotton candy and a pink kitchen towel.Print

Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats

Yield 12-15 squares
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Every day is a party when you serve your family these Cotton Candy Rice Krispie Treats.  Same easy-to-make dessert that we all love, but this time infused with Cherry Vanilla Cotton Candy and plenty of sprinkles.  Make a batch and let the fun begin!

Ingredients

  • 8 tablespoons Butter (We use Sweet Cream Salted Butter)
  • 8 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 8 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 1 package Pink Cotton Candy (1.5 oz)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat.
  2. Add the Mini Marshmallows to the melted butter and on medium-low heat, stir the mixture until the marshmallows are completely melted.
  3. When the marshmallows are melted, take the pan off the heat.
  4. Add the Cotton Candy a third at a time, and stir until combined. Repeat the process until you have added all the cotton candy and it is fully combined with the marshmallow mixture.
  5. Add the Rice Krispie Cereal to the marshmallow mixture and gently fold the Rice Krispie Cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a 9x13" pan.  (We line the pan with a piece of parchment paper to make it easier to remove the treats from the pan when they are cooled.)
  7. Lightly press the mixture into the pan. 
  8. Sprinkle the top with a few sprinkles. (Optional)
  9. Let the Rice Krispie Treats cool in the pan.
  10. Remove the treats from the pan and then cut them into squares.

Notes

Storing/Freezing Instructions
Rice Krispie Treats will last 2-3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container before they start to get stale.  You can extend that timeline a few days if you store them in the refrigerator and then take them out about 30 minutes before you eat them.  They freeze up great though and that is what we do if we want to make these ahead of time for a party or a family gathering.  They defrost very quickly and taste great once they are defrosted.  You can keep them in the freezer for up to a couple of months.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Rice Krispie Treats