Description
These Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats combine the classic chewy marshmallow base with crunchy circus animal cookies and colorful candy drizzle for a fun and festive dessert that’s perfect for parties and snack time.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Add-ins and Toppings
- 11 oz. bag of Mother’s circus animal cookies
- 3 tablespoons colored nonpareils
- 1/2 cup pink candy melts
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
Other
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Two piping bags or plastic baggies
Instructions
- Heat Marshmallows and Butter: In a large microwave-safe container, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together by heating for 1 minute. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and melted. If needed, continue heating in 15-30 second increments until fully melted.
- Mix in Cereal and Cookies: Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal, 1 tablespoon of nonpareils, and 2 cups of chopped circus animal cookies into the melted marshmallow mixture until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray, then spread the mixture evenly into the dish. Press gently to create a uniform layer. Allow to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt Candy Melts: In separate microwave-safe bowls, heat the pink and white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session until the candy melts are smooth and just melted.
- Decorate Treats: Pour the melted candy melts into piping bags or plastic baggies and snip a small corner to create a drizzle tip. Drizzle the candy melts over the cooled Rice Krispie treats.
- Add Final Touches: Immediately place whole circus animal cookies on top of the drizzled treats and sprinkle with remaining nonpareils. Let the candy melts set and harden for about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Once set, cut into squares and serve your colorful and festive Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats.
Notes
- Chopping the cookies into smaller pieces ensures even distribution and adds pleasant cookie crunch throughout the treats.
- Use a greased baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Be careful not to overheat candy melts as they can seize; stir frequently during melting.
- These treats are best served within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and texture.
- For a nut-free version, verify that all ingredients, especially candy melts and cookies, are nut-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
