Grinch Krispies
These Grinch Krispies are a fun, festive no-bake holiday treat made with buttery marshmallows, crispy cereal, and cheerful red candy hearts. With just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes, you’ll have the perfect Christmas party snack or movie night sweet! Great for making with kids and guaranteed to bring a little extra holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 9 drops green food coloring add more if needed
- 20 large red candy hearts
- 40 medium red candy hearts
- 1 tablespoon small heart sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in green food coloring, then remove from heat.
- Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated. Add more food coloring if needed to enhance the green color.
- Using a buttered spatula, press the mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- While still slightly warm, press 20 large candy hearts evenly across the top (4 across and 5 down).
- Add two medium hearts around each large heart, then sprinkle the small heart sprinkles all over.
- Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
- Lift from pan, transfer to a cutting board, cut into squares, and enjoy!