Description
A whimsical twist on the classic treat, these Cotton Candy Rice Krispies Twists combine pastel pink and blue hues with the nostalgic sweetness of cotton candy flavor. Soft, chewy, and perfectly crisp, they’re a fun and easy dessert for parties or cozy afternoons.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies cereal: 6 cups
- Mini marshmallows: 4 cups
- Unsalted butter: 4 tablespoons
- Cotton candy flavoring extract: 1 teaspoon
- Pink food coloring: a few drops
- Blue food coloring: a few drops
- Salt: 1/8 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease your spatula to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt butter over low heat, add marshmallows, and stir until smooth. Mix in cotton candy extract and salt.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Divide mixture into two bowls and color one pink and one blue.
- Assemble the Dish: Add half the Rice Krispies cereal to each bowl, stirring gently.
- Cook to Perfection: Spoon both colors side by side and twist to form colorful ropes.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool for 20 minutes until firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice or serve as long pastel twists.
Notes
- Use low heat to keep the marshmallow mixture soft.
- Don’t overmix the cereal to maintain texture.
- Wrap in wax paper for lasting freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cotton candy rice krispies, fun dessert, colorful treats, no-bake sweets, marshmallow snacks