Unicorn Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

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Pete Scherer
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Pete Scherer is a cook and baker with a decade of experience across many facets of the Southern California food scene.
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Updated on 06/1/22
unicorn rice krispy treats

The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 12 to 16 servings
Yield: 12 to 16 squares
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
204 Calories
9g Fat
29g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 to 16
Amount per serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 6mg 32%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 46mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Unicorn treats may feel like a fad, but they're also just fun to serve and fun to eat. Who doesn't want to eat the rainbow? They're also easy to make with a good set of food coloring, some sprinkles, and a few bowls. These unicorn Rice Krispies are sure to make kids of all ages smile.

Rice cereal treats—one of the easiest desserts in the world to make—are also easy to render in unicorn style. Tinted white chocolate is used here, but you could also top the treats with buttercream frosting or a simple icing. Just don't forget a variety of special sprinkles and edible glitters you can find in many craft stores and cake supply shops. Go ahead with the standard recipe, or mix it up by using other cereals like Fruity Pebbles, chocolate Rice Krispies, or even Cheerios. Try mixing in pretzel rods or candies.

Put your own spin on these colorful treats and make them with the kids. All ages are guaranteed to have a blast collaborating on this unicorn project, not to mention consuming the results.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups (160 grams) Rice Krispies cereal

  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter

  • 10 ounces marshmallows

  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 6 ounces white chocolate (melting wafers)

  • Food coloring, for decorating

  • Sprinkles, for decorating

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    unicorn rice krispy treat ingredients

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  2. Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper.

    square baking pan lined with parchment paper

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  3. Add the cereal to a large mixing bowl.

    rice krispy cereal in large mixing bowl

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  4. Melt the butter in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.

    butter melting in pot

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  5. When the butter has entirely melted and the foam subsides, remove from heat. Add the marshmallows. Stir the mixture until melted. If you need a little extra heat, go ahead and put the pot back on over a low flame until the marshmallows have fully melted.

    marshmallows being melted with butter in pot

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  6. Add the marshmallow to the cereal and sprinkle the salt on top. Fold the melted marshmallow and cereal together to incorporate.

    melted marshmallow and butter mixed with rice krispy cereal in bowl

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  7. Press the mixture into the prepared pan.

    rice krispy mixture pressed into prepared square pan

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  8. Melt the white chocolate pieces according to the instructions on the bag. Microwaving in one minute increments on medium power and stirring until melted is the fasted method, though a double-boiler will also work.

    melted white chocolate candies in a bowl

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  9. Divide the melted chocolate into small bowls (one bowl for each color) and add food coloring as desired. Be sure to use very small amounts of food coloring. You can always add more for a darker color.

    four bowls of melted white chocolate colored with purple, pink, green food coloring

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  10. Frost the Rice Krispie treats with the tinted white chocolate. Add spoonfuls of each color and carefully swirl using a butter knife or wooden skewer. Avoid over-mixing to keep the colors distinct. Drizzle more of various colors on top if desired.

    various colored white chocolate decorating top of finished rice krispy treat

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  11. Decorate with sprinkles and/or colored chocolate. Let cool until firm.

    decorated rice krispy treats with sprinkles

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

  12. Remove the treats from the pan and cut into squares of your preferred size. Serve immediately.

    unicorn rice krispy treats cut into squares

    The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck

Tip

  • These treats can be store sealed in an airtight container for up to a week.