Description
Get into the festive spirit with these delightful Grinch snacks! These playful treats combine colorful green rice cereal and fluffy marshmallows, crafted into whimsical Grinch faces adorned with sweet red hearts. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or a fun kitchen project with the kids, these treats not only look charming but also taste delicious. With their vibrant colors and simple preparation, they are sure to be a hit during any celebration. Enjoy the joy of creating and sharing these festive goodies this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular)
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup red candy hearts (or red M&M's)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for "eyes")
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat until completely liquid.
- Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Mix in green food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add rice cereal, stirring gently until each piece is coated.
- Grease hands with cooking spray or butter, then shape the mixture into rounds or Grinch faces on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- After 10-15 minutes to set, decorate with white chocolate chips as eyes and red candy hearts as noses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (35g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg