Recipe

Get Your Green on with these Festive Crispy Treats

By Kim Clemons at Florida State University

Get ready to bring out the green because St. Patrick's Day is coming soon. While this holiday has a tendency to be underrated and understated, it doesn't have to be. Redefine what it means to be green with this family favorite treat that will be sure to make you a little nostalgic. These crispy, marshmallowy bars are the perfect accompaniment to a festive Irish meal and they can be cut into different shapes for some extra fun. 

St. Patrick's Day Crispy Treat Bars

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
Ingredients
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1⁄4 cup margarine
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2-1 teaspoon green food coloring
  • 1 10 ounce package mini marshmallows

Kim Clemons

Step 1

Melt the margarine or butter in a large pot on low heat.

Step 2

Add marshmallows and stir constantly.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and green food coloring.

Step 4

Add the cereal to the melted marshmallow mix and stir until well incorporated.

Step 5

Press into a well-greased pan with a buttered spatula or buttered hands.

Step 6

Let chill for an hour and cut into bars or shapes.