Description
These Cotton Candy Rice Krispies Twists are colorful, fun desserts perfect for kids and parties. They combine the sweetness of cotton candy with crispy rice cereal, creating lollipop-style treats.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy extract
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 12 wooden skewers or lollipop sticks
- Non-stick spray or butter
- Parchment or wax paper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Stir in cotton candy extract and a few drops of pink gel food coloring until evenly mixed.
- In a large bowl, pour marshmallow mix over Rice Krispies and fold with a spatula until fully coated.
- Let mixture cool slightly. Grease hands, then form small portions onto skewers into twist shapes.
- Place on wax/parchment paper and let set for 20–30 minutes.
- Melt pink candy melts in microwave-safe bowl per package instructions.
- Dip each twist into candy coating, allow excess to drip, then place back on paper to set.
- Serve once coating is firm or store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Store twists in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cotton candy extract for desired flavor strength.
- Use different colors of candy melts for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Cotton Candy Rice Krispies, dessert, kids treats, party food