Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of Circus Animal Cookies and Rice Krispie Treats in this easy, fun dessert. With a blend of colorful sprinkles and white chocolate, these treats are perfect for parties and satisfying snacks!
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 the circus animal cookies in a food processor until they're a mix of crumbs and small pieces. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter and mini marshmallows while stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat, then fold in the rice krispies, cookie crumbles, and 2 tablespoons of each type of sprinkles.
- Using a greased silicone spatula, gently press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Top with the reserved cookie pieces for extra crunch.
- In two separate bowls, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds each.
- Drizzle the first bowl of plain white chocolate over the treats using a sandwich bag with the corner cut off.
- Add the red food coloring to the second bowl to create a pink chocolate, then drizzle it in the opposite direction over the treats.
- Finish by sprinkling the remaining sprinkles on top and let them cool until set.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a combination of dark and white chocolate chips.
If desired, the heavy cream can be added to the melted chocolate for a smoother texture.
These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg