Description
These Cotton Candy Rice Krispies Twists are a whimsical and colorful twist on classic cereal treats. With a hint of cotton candy flavoring and pastel hues, they’re perfect for parties or a fun dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Rice Krispies Mixture:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- ½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For Decoration:
- Pastel food coloring (pink and blue recommended)
- Optional: Cotton candy pieces or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Flavor the Mixture: Remove from heat and stir in the cotton candy flavoring.
- Color the Mixture: Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue to the other, stirring until uniform.
- Add Rice Krispies: Mix 3 cups of Rice Krispies into each bowl until fully coated.
- Shape the Twists: Take small handfuls of each colored mixture and twist them together to form swirled logs or press into a pan for a marbled effect.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 30 minutes before slicing or serving. Garnish with cotton candy pieces if desired.
Notes
- Work quickly while the mixture is warm for easier shaping.
- Cotton candy flavoring can be found in specialty baking stores or online.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist or bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
