Description
Cotton Candy Rice Krispies Twists are a fun and colorful twist on classic Rice Krispies treats. Made with melted marshmallows infused with cotton candy flavoring and tinted in pastel pink and blue, these no-bake treats are perfect for parties or a nostalgic snack. The twisted design and optional sprinkles or cotton candy garnish make them visually appealing and extra festive.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (or extract)
Coloring and Mix-Ins
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
- Blue gel food coloring (optional)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Garnish (Optional)
- Cotton candy for garnish
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until they are fully melted and smooth. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cotton candy flavoring to infuse the mixture with that nostalgic cotton candy taste.
- Divide and Color Marshmallow Mixture: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into two separate bowls. Add pink gel food coloring to one bowl and blue gel food coloring to the other. Stir each until the color is evenly distributed, creating vibrant pastel mixtures.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Quickly stir 3 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into each colored marshmallow mixture until it is thoroughly coated. Lightly grease your hands or use wax paper to keep the sticky mixture manageable for shaping.
- Twist and Shape Treats: Take a handful of the pink mixture and a handful of the blue mixture, twist them gently together, and shape into logs or bars. Arrange the shaped twists on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set and cool.
- Optional Garnish: Once the twists have set, optionally top them with sprinkles or a small tuft of cotton candy just before serving to enhance the visual appeal and add texture contrast.
Notes
- Work quickly when mixing the Rice Krispies with marshmallow to keep the mixture easy to shape before it cools and hardens.
- Add any cotton candy topping right before serving to prevent it from dissolving or melting into the treats.
- Store the twists in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
