Today’s party dessert idea is a childhood favorite: rice krispies treats with an upgrade!
Think “dipping,” from chocolate sprinkles, to crushed Oreos, to mini (multicolored) chocolate chips. The options are endless, really.
Plus, you can easily make these without breaking the bank. Not bad, right?
This is a fun, hands‐on activity to do with the kids. Okay, and adults. I mean, who doesn’t like rice krispies treats?
If you’re throwing a birthday party for children, consider setting up a rice krispies treat dipping station, where the kids can make their own “krispies pop”.
More rice krispie treats party ideas
Here are some more fun ways to decorate rice krispy treats for parties and gatherings.
- rice krispies treat cake
- Valentines rice krispie treats
- rice krispies treat ice cream cones
- rice krispies school treats
PARTY TIP: These make great party favors when you wrap them in clear cellophane bags and tie with ribbon.
Rice Krispie treats dippers
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 package (10 oz. or 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups of miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- lollipop sticks
- In a large saucepan, on low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Mix in Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.
- Once it’s cool enough to touch (about 5 minutes), butter the palm of your hands and roll a small ball of the rice krispies mixture; set on a sheet of parchment or wax paper. Continue until all the mixture has been used.
- For Rice Krispies on a stick, insert stick into the center and set aside for at least 30 minutes to finish cooling
Decorating
Supplies
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- Assortment of sprinkles & toppings – think crushed Oreos
- Foam block
- Place toppings in individual bowls. Set out for dipping.
Directions
- Using a double broiler (or microwave), melt chocolate chips. Remove the chocolate from the stove.
- Dip the tops of your rice krispies treats into the chocolate, hover over the bowl until its no longer dripping.
- Either dip or sprinkle topping(s) of your choice.
- Set decorated treats into a foam block or something that will keep them upright.
Have fun and be creative!
PARTY TIP: if the chocolate or the toppings are too thick and heavy, the lollipop stick may go through the rice krispies treat balls.
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Concept and photos by Lisa Thiele
Amy says
These are so cute! They are heading into my holiday treat tins for sure!
Urban Farm Girl says
Thanks so much for the inspiration and directions! I decided to make the rice krispie treat “balls” big enough to fit in a muffin pan, so that when they were dipped in chocolate and sprinkled, they looked like actual cupcakes. Perfect for my 4-year-old’s birthday party–she has a thing against cake (gasp!) but loves rice krispies. Again, thanks!
Lauren says
OMGOSH! These are just gorgeous!
I hope you dont mind but I put a link to this on my blog at
http://thesemiruralmum.blogspot.com
I have so many gfs that will love this!
Save the Date for Cupcakes says
That's awesome~ and super easy too!!! Love the colors!
Cupcakes and Cutlery says
What a great idea!! And perfect timing for my son's upcoming birthday party!
La Dinette says
Love it, i've recently done some Hello Kitty ones!
Thank you for sharing!
Eloïse from France!
With Style and Grace says
Thank you Chris for featuring my Rice Krispies Treats and thank YOU all for the sweet comments!!
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The Sweet Life Studio says
LOVE THIS! Going to give them a try…soon!
ificould says
Thanks for sharing this fun idea – we posted a link: http://ificould-ificould.blogspot.com/2011/03/rice-krispie-treat-pops.html
Missy & Kimi
if i could…
{ Nina Designs } says
Such a cool idea!
Amanda Parker at Shindig says
Cute idea, especially for children. Thanks for sharing!
Katie says
Brilliant idea! Love this!
jamiejoy says
To keep your treats from falling off the stick, you can dip the tip of the stick in chocolate and insert it into the ball of rice krispies. Once the chocolate cools, the ball is pretty secure.
Also, from personal experience- these should be eaten day of or the next day at the latest. They don't keep very well. But they are fun!
Jenny @ Hank + Hunt says
Brilliant Lisa! How perfect, what a great activity and bit of yumminess!
Adriana says
I love this idea, thanks for sharing!