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Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

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Rice Krispies treats. Strawberries. Two of my favorite things.

With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, I decided to combine the two. I played around a little and came up with this recipe for Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

The secret ingredient is Jello – it adds the perfect sweet strawberry flavor and pink color, making these sweet crunchy treats perfect for Valentine’s Day. Or any day you want a flavorful twist to Rice Krispies Treats. And they are just as quick and easy to make as regular Rice Krispies treats!


Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

What You’ll Need for Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats:

(One batch makes one 9×13″ pan worth – approx 2 dozen treats)

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

Add the bag of marshmallows and let it sit for about 30 seconds or so as it slowly melts. Stir gently.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Add the vanilla extract and stir gently again.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Pour the packet of Jello over the marshmallow mixture. Or half the packet, if you bought the larger 3 oz box of strawberry Jello, like me. (Then save the rest for another batch, because chances are your family will gobble this up and ask for more.)

I tried using the entire package in a test batch and the strawberry flavor was a too overpowering. The 1.5 oz amount is perfect.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Gently mix everything together.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Once the marshmallows are partially melted, remove from the heat. The secret to soft Rice Krispies treats is not overheat the marshmallows.

Stir until the marshmallows are melted completely and lumps are gone. You can use a whisk.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Add the Rice Krispies and stir gently.

Spoon into a 9×13″ greased pan and pat down with your hands (butter them first to prevent sticking.)

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

Let cool for a couple of hours (this helps cut down on the stickiness), then cut into bars and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Rice Krispies treats! Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

 

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Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats

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  • Author: Erika Bragdon
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Description

A twist on the classic Rice Krispies treats – strawberry flavor!

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups Rice Krispies
  • 1 bag (10.5 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 1.5 oz package (or half of 1 large 3 oz box) strawberry gelatin
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the marshmallows and let it sit for about 30 seconds. Stir gently. Add the vanilla extract and gently stir again. Next add the strawberry gelatin mix and stir gently again. Notice how I keep repeating “stir gently?” This will keep the treats lighter, not “tough.” Let the marshmallows partially melt but remove from heat before they are fully melted.
  2. Stir (off the burner) until they are completely melted.
  3. Add the Rice Krispies and gently mix.
  4. Scoop into a 9×13″ greased pan and gently pat down with clean buttered hands. It’s VERY sticky!
  5. Let cool/dry for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.

Here’s a fun twist on a classic - this Strawberry Rice Krispies Treats recipe is strawberry flavored, thanks to a special secret ingredient! It’s a good thing they’re just as easy to make as the original version because they never last long!

About Erika

Erika lives in the woods of New Hampshire with her husband and four children. She loves Jesus, writing, baking with her kids, learning about herbs, homeopathy, and flower essences, and her animals, including her 45 backyard chickens. And she does not have it all together. :)

Comments

  1. Jacqueline K says

    Wow, thanks for this super great recipe. I am currently Gluten-free and this will be a great treat for me and my sweetie on Valentines Day. I also babysit and my little guy will love these also.

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    • Erika says

      That’s great that you can enjoy this too – I didn’t even realize this could be made gluten free. 🙂
      Happy Valentine’s Day! 🙂

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  2. diane says

    What a neat idea! You could do this for other holidays too….blue for the 4th of july? Hmmmm…not sure about blue but green on Saint Patty’s Day would work!

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  9. Janine Huldie says

    Ok, if we do not lose power this weekend from this freak blizzard, I am so making these. Seriously, love Rice Krispie Treat and omg I love strawberries, too. So thank you for yet another awesome recipe from you have pinned and am making now!! 🙂

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  10. Libby's Library says

    All my kids like Rice KrispiesTreats – but one daughter in particular LOVES them. I have to make them every time she and her family visit. I have to be honest, and tell you that I’ve never made anything but the original recipe. I am going to have to make a couple of batches of these, and mail them to her. She is going to be thrilled.

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  12. Kristin says

    I could not stop eating these. They were SO delicious. Huge hit at my kids’ Valentine’s Day school party, and a huge hit with my father-in-law, who claims to be the champion chef of Rice Krispies treats. Can’t wait to try out other colors and flavors for different holidays. Definitely picking up some lime Jello for St. Patty’s Day! Thanks for the awesome idea.

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  14. bella says

    I MISSED This recipe for Valentine,but they look so good I am gone to make theme anyway.Thank you for sharing the recipe.

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  17. Chrystal D says

    I love these! Never thought of adding any different flavors to them. Thanks for the recipe, I’m going to make some!

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  18. Kathy Smith says

    My daughter and I love strawberries, can’t wait til May when we get our fresh locally grown strawberries. These rice krispie treats sound so good . Will be making them Soon. Thanks for sharing recipe.

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  20. Maddie K says

    I made these with my neighbors kids for Valentines day, but we cut the Rice Krispies with a heart shaped cookie cutter. The kids wanted to decorate some of them too so I broke out some decoring icing and let them have at it.

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  21. Sam Dock says

    I normally dont care for rice krispy treats because they just dont taste like much, but I bet these would be good with the strawberry added in!

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  27. Sonia says

    I am hosting a Baby Shower for my first grandchild in January. I can’t wait to try these for the dessert bar. I’m thinking of adding dehydrated strawberry pieces to them.

    Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.

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  28. Tori says

    Im a young mom of two children. My daughter is 7 and my son is 2. Needless to say mornings are busy and anything i can do to make the most of the time we have in the day the better and with a limited budget these look easy enough. I currently have giant strawberry marshmallows in the cupboard. Do you think it will turn out just as good with those instead of the jello pack and the regular marshmallows?

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    • Erika says

      Hi Tori, you could definitely try it with strawberry marshmallows – that sounds fun. The flavor won’t be as ‘strawberry-like’ using the marshmallows instead of Jello, but it should still tasty yummy. Have fun!

      Reply

  29. Raye Kline says

    My day care kids were over the moon in love with these. They have wanted them everyday since the day I made them. They also get to help which is even better. So simple…so perfect.

    Reply

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