Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats Recipe (2024)

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Homemade Rice Krispie Treats are a favorite in our home, but during Christmas we like to kick them up a notch and make these super cute Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats...easiest recipe ever and they are oh so delicious!

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How the Grinch Stole Christmashas been one of my favorite holiday cartoons and movies since I was a little girl. I loved the book, the original cartoon version and also love Jim Carrey's movie version. I guess I am just a Grinch loving girl at heart! My favorite quote from the book is, "Well, in Whoville they say – that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength oftenGrinches, plustwo!"Hence, the green hearts with the small red heart in the center.

During the holidays, my daughter and I love to make treats like our White Chocolate Christmas Mix, White Chocolate Christmas Bark, and these Peppermint Pretzel Bite Candies. This year we decided to add a new, fun, Grinch inspired treat to share with our friends, so the Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats were born. They were so easy to make, are so yummy, and quite possibly the cutest treats ever!

Start by making green Rice Krispies Treats.

What do you need to make Rice Krispie Treats?

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cupsRice Krispies cereal
  • green food coloring for the Grinch heart version
  • small red candies (affiliate link ->I used THESE )

How do you make Rice Krispie Treats?

  1. Start by melting the butter.
  2. Mix in and melt the marshmallows.
  3. For the green Grinch Heart version, stir in 4-5 squirts of green food coloring or more until you get the desired shade of green.
  4. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal.
  5. If you don't want to make heart shaped Rice Krispies Treats, use a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.
  6. For the Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats, follow the directions below.

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Place a sheet of wax paper on a large cookie sheet and spread the Rice Krispies treat mixture onto the pan evenly. It should be about and inch thick.

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Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hearts.

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Place the heart cut-outs on a piece of wax paper.

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Place a heart shaped candy in the center of each green Grinch heart.

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Enjoy! Aren't the the cutest little Grinchy hearts you've ever seen? Eat them all up yourself, or share them with friends. These also make a super fun treat for kids at Christmas parties or would be super fun to nibble up while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas with your kiddos!

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Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats Recipe


  • Author:
    Jessica

  • Total Time:
    10 mins

  • Yield:
    12 1x

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Homemade Rice Krispie Treats are a favorite in our home, but during Christmas we like to kick them up a notch and make these super cute Grinch Heart Rice Krispies Treats...easiest recipe ever and they are oh so delicious!

Ingredients


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  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)marshmallows or 4 cupsminiature marshmallows
  • 6 cupsRice Krispies cereal
  • green food coloring for the Grinch heart version
  • small red candies

Instructions

  1. Start by melting the butter.
  2. Mix in and melt the marshmallows.
  3. Stir in 4-5 squirts of green food coloring or more until you get the desired shade of green.
  4. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal.
  5. Place a sheet of wax paper on a cookie sheet and spread the mixture on it until it is about an inch thick.
  6. Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out the hearts and place them on wax paper.
  7. Place a heart shaped candy in the center of each heart shaped treat, pressing down so it will stick.

Notes

This green version of Rice Krispie Treats also makes really cute Christmas trees. Just use a cookie cutter in the shape of a Christmas tree instead of a heart, and decorate with colored icing!

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: dessert

Keywords: Rice Krispies, treats, marshmallows, Grinch

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FAQs

Why are my homemade Rice Krispie treats soggy? ›

There are a couple of reasons your treats might have come out soggy or too soft. First, your cereal might be too old. Check the expiration and make sure the crispy rice cereal is nice and fresh for the best texture! Second, you may have used too much butter.

Can you use dried out marshmallows for Rice Krispie Treats? ›

Most importantly, they don't melt nearly as well. Instead of becoming soft and gooey, they melt into a one giant blob. → Follow this tip: Save the older marshmallows for hot cocoa and s'mores, and pick up a fresh bag of marshmallows to ensure a really great batch of rice krispie treats.

Is Rice Krispies heart healthy? ›

We Recommend. One of the great advantages of Rice Krispies cereal is that it does not contain any trans fats or saturated fats, so it's a viable option if you're trying to avoid these fats. Rice Krispies cereal also happens to be completely cholesterol-free, as per the USDA.

Why won t my marshmallows melt for rice krispie treats? ›

Cook the marshmallows low and slow: Everyone has the tendency to speed through the melting process. But the mallows need some serious love, people. If you try and rush through this, they will get hard once they cool instead of keeping the chewy texture everyone loves. So to avoid this, turn that heat down to low.

What happens if you put too much butter in rice krispie treats? ›

What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispies Treats? If you put too much butter in rice krispies treats they will become oily, the cereal will soak up the butter and the treats will become soggy, rather than crispy.

How to stop rice crispy cakes from going soggy? ›

Soggy Rice Krispies Treats
  1. Increase the amount of gelatin in the recipe.
  2. Make the marshmallows ahead of time and allow them to dry out, then re-melt for rice krispies.
  3. Dust the outside of the marshmallows with powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture prior to melting.
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How long will homemade Rice Krispie treats stay fresh? ›

Store the container on the counter, in a cupboard, or anywhere that will stay room temperature. Room temperature can fall anywhere between 64 to 73 °F (18 to 23 °C). After 3 days, you should throw away the old rice crispy treats and just whip up a new batch!

What is a substitute for marshmallows in Rice Krispies? ›

The substitute breaks down like this: combine an invert sugar (like syrup or honey) with a nut or seed butter to create a sweet adhesive for your Rice Krispy treats. Not only does this sticky mix work as a proper swap for marshmallows, but it also brings its own unique flavor to your crunchy bars.

Can I use melted marshmallows instead of fluff? ›

You may also see it as marshmallow Fluff in recipes, but marshmallow Fluff is actually a specific brand of marshmallow creme. If you do not have access to marshmallow creme, you can melt 14 ounces of marshmallows in the microwave and then add the remaining ingredients.

Are rice krispies ok for diabetics? ›

A low-fiber cereal like Rice Krispies is going to be digested more quickly than a bran cereal that's very high in fiber, Harris-Pincus says. “And that's going to raise your blood sugar more quickly compared to a high-fiber bran cereal that's not sweetened, like Fiber One,” she says.

What is the healthiest cereal for your heart? ›

Bran flakes, mixed grain or malted wheat cereals are wholegrain cereals, which means they are high in fibre. Wholegrains are good for your digestion and your heart.

Do you add butter to melt marshmallows? ›

However, if you need the marshmallows to be melted for use in a recipe like a mousse or cereal bar, then it's best to do so very gently in a saucepan, ideally with other ingredients like butter, milk or water, depending on your recipe.

Can you use stale cereal for Rice Krispie Treats? ›

* Make sure your marshmallows are fresh. Stale, hard marshmallows won't result in nice, chewy bars. ** Any brand is fine, but be sure the cereal you use is fresh. Stale cereal will make for stale-tasting Rice Crispy Treats.

Why won't my rice krispies set? ›

If they're still not setting, the mixture did not contain enough cereal. Rice Krispies are soft and gooey in the pan, but quickly set up the baking dish. Follow the recipe below using the exact proportions for perfect results every time!

How do you fix dry rice crispy treats? ›

Another addition that can bring Rice Krispie treats to a whole other level, and make them softer and more moist, is sweetened condensed milk. In fact, it can keep these sweets from being too dry and chewy from the moment that you bite into them.

How far in advance can you make rice crispy treats? ›

Allow to thaw at room temperature before serving. Make-ahead- I truly believe the best rice krispies are the ones fresh from the pan but if you want to make them in advance remember to make them no more than 3 days before you plan to serve them or freeze them right away.

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