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Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats


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  • Author: sophia-kim
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful Rice Krispie treats with the nostalgic flavors of Circus Animal Cookies, perfect for parties and sweet surprises.


Ingredients

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  • 9 ounces Circus Animal Cookies
  • 10 ounces Mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons Multi-colored nonpareils
  • 3 tablespoons Colored sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup White chocolate chips
  • 12 drops Red food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon Heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Crush the cookies: Place Circus Animal Cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs, reserving about 1/2 cup.
  3. Melt the ingredients: In a large pot, melt unsalted butter and mini marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly.
  4. Combine and mix: Remove pot from heat and fold in Rice Krispies cereal, cookie crumbs, and 2 tablespoons of nonpareils and sprinkles.
  5. Press into the pan: Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down evenly, topping with reserved cookie pieces.
  6. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between; drizzle over treats.
  7. Add color: Add red food coloring to a portion of melted chocolate and drizzle it over the treats.
  8. Finish with sprinkles: Sprinkle remaining nonpareils and colored sprinkles on top.
  9. Set and enjoy: Allow treats to cool and set before cutting into squares.

Notes

Keep treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg