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    Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    Modified: Dec 5, 2022 · Published: Apr 29, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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    Rice Krispies Treats on a Stick are a hit in my household! Though they look impressive, they only require a few simple ingredients and are one of the easy snacks you can make with kids. Try this kid's snack if you want a fun way to connect as a family and make some good memories!

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops - It is simple to make these festive treats with kids.
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    • Why I love these Rice Krispie Pops
    • Ingredients
    • How to make rice krispies treat pops
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
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    Why I love these Rice Krispie Pops

    • A fun way to enjoy a familiar treat, just like our Rice Krispie Pumpkins Recipe.
    • Easy to make with kids - For more fun ways to cook with kids check out Raddish monthly subscription box.
    • Perfect for a party, especially if you are looking for easy kids recipes

    Ingredients

    • butter or margarine
    • mini marshmallows
    • Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
    • popsicle sticks
    • semi sweet chocolate chips
    • white chocolate chips
    • vegetable oil
    • Sprinkles
    Ingredients for Rice Krispies Treats

    How to make rice krispies treat pops

    The great part about getting kids involved in the cooking process is that you get to teach them a few things along the way. I love to sneak in learning whenever I can. While measuring marshmallows, my daughter used her math skills. What a yummy way to learn!

    Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan and add 4 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are melted.

    marshmallows in a pot melting

    When the marshmallows are completely melted, remove pan from heat and add in 6 cups of Rice Krispies. Stir until the Rice Krispies are thoroughly coated.

    melted marshmallows

    Press the mixture into a greased 13x9 pan. Use a spatula to flatten the mixture into the pan. Allow the mixture to cool.

    kids making rice krispies treats

    When the homemade Rice Krispies Treats have cooled, cut into 16 equal pieces. Push an ice cream stick into each treat to make a Rice Krispies Treat pop.

    Rice Krispies Treat Bars on parchment paper

    After cutting the pops, they will still have a rectangular shape. If you push the top corners down with your fingers you can make them rounded so they look more like an ice cream pop.

    Rice Krispies pops

    Now it's time to melt the chocolate for dipping. Pour 1 cup of semisweet chips in a microwave safe bowl and mix with ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave until melted. Repeat the process in another bowl with 1 cup of the white chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon of oil. Microwave until melted.

    Holding the treat by the stick, dip it into the melted chocolate. If you are having a child help, make sure the bowl is not hot. You may need a spoon during this process to distribute some of the chocolate evenly over the pop. Dip some of your pops in the semi sweet chocolate and some in the white chocolate chips.

    chocolate dipped rice krispies treats

    Now it's time to shake some sprinkles on top. Kids just love this step!

    sprinkles

    Place the pops on some parchment or wax paper to cool. It was a really hot day (almost 100 degrees!) when we made these, so we popped them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes so the candy coating could harden.

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    These Rice Krispies Treat Pops are just so festive and fun. I think they would be a great addition to any party. If you are looking for something patriotic for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, dip in white chocolate and use red and blue sprinkles. Instant patriotic treat!

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops - Simple to make these festive treats with kids.

    Any kid will tell you that the best part of helping in the kitchen (besides spending quality time with the family) is tasting the results. I asked my kids to rate the experience on a scale of 1-10 and here's what they said:

    • How did the treats look? 10's all around!
    • How did they taste? 10's again.
    • How fun was making this Easy Rice Krispies recipe? More 10's!

    There you have it, completely unbiased reviews from my kids. You can totally trust them.

    📖 Recipe

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    Vicky
    Rice Krispies Treat Pops - It is simple to make these festive treats with kids.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 232 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 4 cups mini marshmallows
    • 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cups white chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • Sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan and add 4 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are melted.
    • When the marshmallows are completely melted, remove pan from heat and add in 6 cups of Rice Krispies. Stir until the Rice Krispies are thoroughly coated.
    • Press the mixture into a greased 13x9 pan. Use a spatula to flatten the mixture into the pan. Allow the mixture to cool. 
    • When the Rice Krispies Treats have cooled, cut into 16 equal pieces. Push an ice cream stick into each treat to make a Rice Krispies Treat pop.
    • After cutting the pops, they will still have a rectangular shape. If you push the top corners down with your fingers you can make them rounded so they look more like an ice cream pop.
    • To melt the chocolate for dipping - pour 1 cup of semisweet chips in a microwave safe bowl and mix with ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave until melted. Repeat the process in another bowl with 1 cup of the white chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon of oil. Microwave until melted. 
    • Holding the treat by the stick, dip it into the melted chocolate. Dip some of your pops in the semi sweet chocolate and some in the white chocolate chips.
    • Shake some sprinkles on top.
    • Place the pops on some parchment or wax paper to cool.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 773IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 4mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store these rice krispie treats?

    You can store these in an airtight container on the counter for 2 days.

    What other kinds of toppings can I used on rice pops?

    Besides melted chocolate and sprinkles, you can you seasonal sprinkles and sanding sugar.

    I want to make these as party favors. How many days in advance can I make rice krispie treats?

    2 days. If you are making them ahead of time, try and avoid cutting and decorating them until the day you wish to use them. They will taste fresher this way.

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    1. Irina says

      April 30, 2020 at 12:13 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the great idea of cooking with kids. It seems so much fun to make these crispy cuties. Love them!

      Reply
    2. Dannii says

      April 29, 2020 at 11:37 pm

      5 stars
      We love rice krispie cakes. I love this idea of serving them in pops.

      Reply
    3. Eileen Kelly says

      April 29, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun snack to make with the kids, Besides tasting great, the children get to be apart of the fun.

      Reply
    4. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter says

      April 30, 2020 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      Such a great recipe to try with the kids! And they can do most of the cooking by themselves too! What a winner.

      Reply
    5. Julia says

      April 29, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      My kids will love these, we just talked about Rice Krispies treats. Definitely making these tomorrow 🙂 Thank you for sharing this super recipe!

      Reply
    6. Tayla says

      October 22, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      Does anyone know the serving size for this? I want to make at least 138 of them and I just need to know how they're going to turn out.

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth says

      July 02, 2017 at 2:20 am

      Hi, I tried your recipe and everything looked great but I had one issue with the actual treats. Once the treats started cooling down, they just got harder and harder and within 30-40 mins they were rock hard; not even edible anymore. Is there something I did wrong? Do you have an suggestions on how to avoid this? Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        July 05, 2017 at 9:48 am

        Oh no, I am sorry to hear that Elizabeth. I have no idea why that would have happened. I have made these many times and they have always been the consistency of normal rice krispie treats. Does popping them in the microwave help?

        Reply
    8. Elaine says

      January 05, 2016 at 5:24 am

      they look good

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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