Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are loaded with gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and has fruity strawberry flavor in each bite! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, school lunch boxes, parties, and more!
Servings: 16 treats
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows plus 2 cups
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (about a 1.2 ounce bag) finely chopped or blended in a food processor
- 6 cups rice krispies or crispy rice ceral
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot or stock pot to low heat. Add butter and melt. Add the 6 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until melted. Add vanilla extract and freeze dried strawberries. Stir again until the ingredients are completely combined and melted together.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the rice krispie cereal until the marshmallow mixture completely coats the cereal. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Add the mixture to the prepared 9×9 inch pan and gently press the mixture into the pan. Make sure you don't press too hard otherwise your treats will be too dense and hard. Let sit for 30-60 minutes, slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
Place leftover rice krispie treats in an airtight container or cover a plate tightly with plastic wrap. They will store for up to 4-5 days without tasting stale. You can also store in a large ziplock bag.