Cotton Candy Rice Krispies Recipe Kids Will Love
These Cotton Candy Rice Krispies treats are a fun, kid-friendly twist on the classic snack, featuring a cotton candy flavor, pink coloring, and served on a stick for easy party enjoyment. Perfect for birthday parties or a whimsical no-bake dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 twists 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag mini marshmallows (10 oz)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp cotton candy flavoring (or vanilla as a substitute)
- Pink gel food coloring (to desired intensity)
- Lollipop sticks or paper straws
- Optional: white chocolate drizzle
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Stir in the cotton candy flavoring and pink food coloring until well combined.
- Remove from heat and fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Grease your hands lightly, take a handful of the mixture, and twist it around each stick to form a log or wand shape. Place on parchment paper to cool.
- Optionally, drizzle with melted white chocolate and add sprinkles while still slightly warm for added decoration.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for the most vibrant pink hue.
- Work quickly when shaping the treats as the mixture firms up fast.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Great for party favors or dessert tables at kids’ events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg