Crispy Rainbow Rice Krispie Treat Bookmarks
A playful and tasty homemade Rice Krispie treat recipe layered with vibrant rainbow colors, perfect for kids’ snacks and crafts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bookmarks 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal (about 180g)
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (about 200g)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g), softened
- Gel food coloring in assorted rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing pans
- Optional: edible glitter or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or non-stick spray and line up six medium-sized bowls for coloring.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 4 cups of mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes.
- Quickly pour the melted marshmallow mixture into six bowls evenly. Add 3-4 drops of different gel food coloring to each bowl and stir until uniform in color.
- Add 1 cup of Rice Krispies cereal to each colored bowl and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated without crushing the cereal.
- Press a handful of the first colored mixture into a thin 1/4 inch layer across the greased pan. Repeat quickly with remaining colors, layering gently to create a rainbow effect.
- Let the layered treats cool at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until fully set. Optionally, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to speed cooling.
- Slice the set treats into rectangular bookmarks about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Optionally, add edible glitter or sprinkles before cutting.
- Store bookmarks on parchment paper or in an airtight container. Enjoy immediately or pack for snacks.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for vivid colors without thinning the marshmallow mixture. Work quickly when coloring and layering to prevent hardening. Lightly grease hands to avoid stickiness when shaping. Press layers gently to maintain crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bookmark (approx.
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Rice Krispie treats, rainbow treats, kids snacks, homemade, marshmallow treats, colorful snacks, easy recipe