Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats

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Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Alaina

Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats are a fun, festive, and easy-to-make recipe. Delicious Rice Krispies Treats are simply cut into Shamrocks and then decorated with melted chocolate and gold sprinkle dust for a magical treat everyone will love!

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the clover (hah hah) which means Spring isn’t far behind! And these Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect way to celebrate both! What better way to usher in the festivities and the fresh vibe of Spring than with these utterly delightful Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats? They’re not just tasty treats; they’re little emerald jewels that promise fun and a sprinkle of mischief!

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and tasty spin on the beloved classic sweet. They are the best no-bake dessert for St. Patrick’s Day and spring.

And just like my St. Patrick’s Day Cookies from cake mix, Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats are a cinch to make.

If you need more St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas, you might want to try my Mint Chocolate Trifles or my Pot ‘O Gold Dirt Cups!

Why You’ll Love These Shamrock Treats

These tasty treats are not only delicious, but they are loads of fun, too. What’s not to love?!

• Festively Green: Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, these treats add a pop of color and charm to your table.
• Fun to Make: A fantastic baking adventure for the whole family, especially when it comes to cutting out the shamrocks and decorating them.
• Deliciously Sweet: Classic and beloved Rice Krispies Treats get a festive twist with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of golden dust, making them irresistibly appealing.

RICE KRISPIES TREATS FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY

You are going to enjoy making these Rice Krispie Shamrock Treats! I mean who wouldn’t be excited to make these fun treats?!

With their shamrock shape, green chocolate icing, and gold sprinkles, they are full of St. Patrick’s Day pizazz.

And they’d look right at home on this St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Charcuterie Board!

HOW TO MAKE SHAMROCK RICE KRISPIES TREATS

These Rice Krispies Treat Shamrocks are so much fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Plus, making them is so easy that even the kids can help.

Keep reading to see how to make these delicious and festive St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats.

You will find the full ingredients and directions in the free printable recipe card at the end of this post.

HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

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• 3.2” shamrock cookie cutter
• large saucepan
• 9×13 inch pan
• spatula
• small bowl
• microwave, double boiler, or candy melting pot
• measuring cups
• parchment paper

INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SHAMROCK RICE KRISPIES TREATS

These Shamrock Krispies Treats are soft, chewy, and so yummy! And you will love the fact that you only need a few ingredients to make them.

Shamrock Rice Krispie Treat ingredients include the following:

• Butter
• Mini marshmallows
• Rice Krispies cereal
• Green candy melts
• Gold sanding sugar

INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE ST PATRICK’S DAY RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Wait until you see just how simple these rice krispies treats are to make!

Pro Tips

Get the Kids Involved: This recipe is a fantastic opportunity for little ones to learn about cooking and to express their creativity. Plus, it’s a great family bonding activity!
Storage: Keep your Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats in an airtight container to maintain their freshness. They’re perfect for snacking on throughout the St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

Step One: Melt Butter and Marshmallows

• Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
• Then slowly add in the marshmallows, stirring continuously until they are completely melted.

Step Two: Add Cereal

• Next, remove the mixture from heat.
• Gradually add in the Rice Krispies continuously stirring to ensure it gets completely coated.

Step Three: Spread Mixture in a Pan

• Spray a 9″ x 13″ baking pan with cooking spray for easier removal.
• Next, add the marshmallow-cereal mixture to the pan and spread it out evenly.

Pro Tip: prevent sticking by adding cooking spray or butter to the utensil that you use to spread the mixture and to your hands for when you press the mixture in the pan.

Step Four: Cut Out Shamrocks (Two Ways)

There are two ways you can make shamrock-shaped Rice Krispies treats. I tried both, and I like the molding method better, although it is a bit stickier, lol. Molding them gives you smoother and more defined edges.

However, both ways will work fine. I share each method below.

To Mold Them

• Wait until the mixture has cooled just enough to where you can handle it without getting burned. Don’t wait until it is too cool, though. The warmer it is the easier it will be to mold it.
• Make sure you spray the cookie cutter to prevent sticking, and then start filling the cookie cutter with the mixture to form the shamrocks.

To Cut Them

• After the mixture has been spread in the pan, place it in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the Rice Krispies treats to set. This will make it easier to cut them with a cookie cutter.
• Once set, remove the Rice Krispies from the pan and then set them on a table or counter on a piece of parchment paper.
• Now, add a small amount of butter or cooking spray to the cookie cutter to prevent sticking, and then use the cookie cutter to cut the shamrocks out.

Step Five: Melt Chocolate

• Next, add the green candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each heat session, until the chocolate is fully melted. You could also use a doubler boiler or candy melting pot.

Step Six: Decorate

• Working with one treat at a time, use a piping bag, zip lock baggie, or a spoon to drizzle melted candy in zigzags across the shamrock Rice Krispies treat.
• Then, before the chocolate sets, sprinkle some gold dust over the melted chocolate.
• Repeat until all shamrocks are decorated.

And there you have it! Super soft and extra fun St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats that are so yummy!

FAQ for Rice Krispies Treats

Below are some of the most common questions about this recipe. If you do not see your question below, eave me a comment and I will replay ASAP.

Why Are My Rice Krispies Treats Hard?

Hard Rice Krispies treats can be caused by two things: cooking over high heat or mashing the cereal mixture too hard in the pan.

The most common reason is melting the butter and marshmallows over high heat. Always cook the marshmallow mixture over low heat. It’ll take a few more minutes of your time, but it will be well worth it!

Secondly, when adding the mixture to the pan, don’t press the mixture down very hard. Instead, press just hard enough to get the cereal mixture spread around the pan.

How Do I Store Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats?

These fun St. Patrick’s Day treats can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. They should last up to a week before they start to get too stale.

You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can I Make Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats in Advance?

Yes, you can make these treats in advance. However, I wouldn’t make them more than a day or two in advance, and then I’d only store them in the refrigerator.

Why Are My Rice Krispies Treats Falling Apart?

If your treats fall apart, this is most often caused by either using too much butter or too many marshmallows.

You can avoid this by following the original recipe instructions of 3 tbsps. of butter and 1 ten-ounce package of marshmallows.

Also, they are more likely to fall apart when they are warm.