Pencil-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats Easy Recipe for Kids Parties
Fun and easy pencil-shaped Rice Krispie treats perfect for kids’ parties and quick snacks, featuring a colorful twist with yellow pencil bodies, pink erasers, and chocolate tips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (180 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups (about 240 g) marshmallows (regular or mini)
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter
- Yellow food coloring (gel recommended)
- Pink frosting or colored candy melts
- ½ cup (90 g) chocolate chips or melted chocolate
- Optional: edible gold shimmer or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and gather all ingredients.
- Melt 3 tablespoons (42 g) of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add 4 cups (about 240 g) of marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in yellow food coloring a drop at a time until vibrant pencil-yellow color is achieved.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over 6 cups (180 g) of Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl and fold gently to coat evenly.
- Press the mixture firmly but gently onto the prepared baking sheet into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rectangular slab and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Cut the slab into pencil-sized rectangles about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 5 inches (12.7 cm) long using a sharp knife.
- Spread a thin layer of pink frosting or apply pink candy melts on one end of each rectangle to create the eraser and let set for a few minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips (about ½ cup / 90 g) and dip or spoon the opposite ends of the treats to form the pencil tips. Place back on parchment to set.
- Optionally, add edible gold shimmer or sprinkles near the eraser for extra sparkle and let everything cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use low heat to melt marshmallows to avoid scorching. Fold cereal gently to keep crispiness. Wet hands lightly to prevent sticking when shaping. Use a serrated knife warmed in hot water for clean cuts. Let frosting and chocolate layers set before proceeding. Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One pencil-shaped tr
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1.5
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