Description
These Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and colorful dessert that combines classic rice krispie treats with circus animal cookies, white chocolate, and sprinkles, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
- circus animal cookies – 9 ounces
- mini marshmallows – 10 ounces
- rice krispies cereal – 6 cups
- unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons
- multi-colored nonpareils – 3 tablespoons
- colored sprinkles – 3 tablespoons
- white chocolate chips – 1/2 cup
- red food coloring – 1-2 drops
- heavy cream (optional) – 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pulse cookies in a food processor until they turn into a mix of crumbs and small pieces, reserving 1/2 cup.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in the cereal, cookie crumbles, and 2 tablespoons each of multi-colored nonpareils and colored sprinkles.
- Gently press the mixture into the prepared baking dish using a greased silicone spatula.
- Top with the reserved cookie pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in two separate bowls in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Drizzle the plain white chocolate over the treats using a sandwich bag with the corner cut off.
- Add red food coloring to the second bowl to create pink chocolate and drizzle in the opposite direction.
- Sprinkle remaining toppings on top and allow to cool until set.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Feel free to mix and match your favorite sprinkles for a personal touch.
For a richer flavor, add more white chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg