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David Murphy

Pink Popsicle Rice Krispie Treats

Everything is better in pink! These Barbie-Party Rice Krispie Popsicles serve up smiles to kids and adults alike! Rice Krispie treats coated in a blanket of pink candy melts are sweet and crunchy all in one.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Additional Time 45 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 Popsicles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups 8 ounces/228g miniature marshmallows
  • Pink gel food color
  • 6 cups 150g puffed rice cereal
  • 12 popsicle sticks
  • 2 ¼ cups 510g/18 ounces candy melts
  • Colored sprinkles

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, letting the sides hang over the baking pan (this will make removing the Rice Krispie treats easier).
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add marshmallows and butter and microwave in 1-minute intervals (stirring after each interval) for a total of 3 minutes.
  3. Add a few drops of food color until you get the shade of pink you like (about 4 or 5)
  4. Add puffed rice cereal to the bowl and working quickly, stir until well coated.
  5. Place the mixture into the prepared baking pan and flatten evenly, covering the bottom and corners of the baking pan.
  6. Place in fridge to cool for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from pan and cut into 2x4-inch rectangles.
  8. Place cookie cutter along one of the corners and press down, leaving a ‘bite’ shape. Discard (or eat the remnant)
  9. Using a paring knife, make a small incision into the base of the popsicle and insert a popsicle stick (leaving about 3 inches of the stick exposed). Repeat with the remaining popsicles and lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Place candy melts in a 2-cup measuring cup and microwave in 30-second increments for about 2 minutes or until the candy is melted and smooth
  11. Dip a large spoon into the melted candy and drip over one side of the popsicles creating that ‘melted and dripped’ look
  12. Add sprinkles and allow the candy to harden before serving.

Notes

-To get the Rice Krispie treats flat and even, you can use parchment paper and the bottom of a loaf pan to flatten smoothly.
-If you find your ‘popsicles’ falling over or the melted candy too heavy for them, simply add extra melted candy to the other side of the popsicle to help stabilize it. I also like to add a drop of melted candy to the base of the popsicle where it meets the popsicle stick
-I used Americolor deep pink as the color of the food gel for the Rice Krispies.

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