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    Home » Cooking with Kids » Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    Published: Apr 29, 2020 · Modified: Jun 23, 2022 by Vicky

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    I spend a lot of time on Pinterest. My husband thinks I have a pinning problem. While that may be true (I admit nothing!) I often discover wonderful ideas and tasty treats to make with my family. My kids are loving the warmer weather of Spring and have been asking for an ice pop or ice cream bar almost every day. I rarely let them have one, so I knew they would appreciate these Rice Krispies Treats on a Stick. Though they look impressive, they only require a few simple ingredients and are the perfect thing to make with kids. If you are looking for a fun way to connect as a family and make some good memories, get everyone in the kitchen and make some for yourself.
    Rice Krispies Treat Pops - It is simple to make these festive treats with kids. #ricekrispiestreats #cookingwithkids #kidsinthekitchen
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    • Why I love these Rice Krispie Pops
    • Ingredients
    • How to make rice krispies treat pops
    • Rice Krispies Treat Pops
    • Frequently asked questions
    • DO YOUR KIDS LOVE COOKING
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    Why I love these Rice Krispie Pops

    • A fun way to enjoy a familiar treat!
    • Easy to make with kids
    • Perfect for a party

    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
     
    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.

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops

    Rice Krispies Treat Pops - It is simple to make these festive treats with kids.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: rice krispies, rice krispies treats
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 232kcal
    Author: Vicky

    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: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 773IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 4mg

    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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    Comments

    1. Elaine

      January 05, 2016 at 5:24 am

      they look good

    2. Elizabeth

      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.

    3. Vicky

      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?

    4. Tayla

      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.

    5. Julia

      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!

    6. Eileen Kelly

      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.

    7. Dannii

      April 29, 2020 at 11:37 pm

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

    8. Irina

      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!

    9. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      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.

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