St. Patrick’s Day Krispie Treats take a fun, childhood classic and make them colorfully festive with lots and lots of marshmallows.
Apparently Krispie treats and their many variations are really popular. My post about Oreo Krispies has been getting a lot of love on Pinterest. People are leaving positive reviews and taking pictures of their own versions of the Oreo Krispie recipe.
That particular recipe really amps up the marshmallow quantity mixed in with the rice cereal. So if extra marshmallow is popular why not mix in even more? I’ve seen recipes that use only Lucky Charms cereal but for Krispie treats I think it’s really essential to use the rice cereal.
In the case of Oreo Krispies the classic Krispie treat is enhanced with the chocolate Oreo flavor. They are really a whole new treat. In the case of these St. Patrick’s Day Krispie Treats the Lucky Charms marshmallows just kind of melt into the already extra marshmallowy flavor of these gooey treats. The colorful rainbow of extra marshmallows is there for celebration.
Tips for making St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats:
- Melt the butter and marshmallows on the stove top and add a little salt to offset the sweetness
- Lucky Charms marshmallows are sometimes sold separately around St. Patrick’s Day – if you can’t find them you can order some here or just have your kids pick out the marshmallows from a box of regular Lucky Charms
- Once the treats are spread into the dish put them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so they are firm enough to cut
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St. Patrick's Day Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 2 cups Lucky Charms marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Krispie cereal and Lucky charms marshmallows.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the 8 cups of mini marshmallows and salt and stir into the melted butter. Continue stirring over medium heat until the marshmallows are completely melted into the butter.
- Pour the melted butter and marshmallow mixture over the Krispie cereal and Lucky Charms marshmallow mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula until evenly combined.
- Spread the Krispie mixture into a 9-inch square pan and press gently with the spatula to flatten the top.
- Allow the St. Patrick's Day Krispie Treats to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Beth says
Oooh! They look so gooey! marshmallowy goodness! Don’t know if that’s a word, but it is now because it totally describes these treats!
foodtasticmom says
I think I used marshmallowy too – or some version of it. I had to have my son show them off by pulling one apart!
Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy says
I can see how this can be super irresistible! Who can say no to all this yumm?
foodtasticmom says
Exactly 🙂
Ginny says
What a fun way to Irish up krispie treats. These are really fun!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks Ginny!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
How cute!! I bet the kids go wild over the treats. I remember they were always a favorite with me and then my kids too. I’ll have to make a batch for our grandsons.
foodtasticmom says
I think they’ll love them! Thank you
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
It sure doesn’t matter how old you are. These treats please young and old alike. Love the little dots of colour.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks – I thought they were fun to look at. Wish my kitchen had been a little brighter yesterday to show them off even better!
Albert Bevia says
I have always loved rice krispy treats, but these festive ones sound incredible! love all the marshmallows in this recipe 🙂 this is a sweet treat!!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks so much Albert!
Mikayla Suffel says
If I want to use marshmallow creme instead of mini marshmallows, how many ounces should I use?
foodtasticmom says
I’m using this article for my conversion – https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/snack/other-snack/marshmallow-equivalents.html
For 8 cups of mini marshmallows, you’d need about 24 ounces of marshmallow fluff.