Circus Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats
A whimsical and vibrant twist on the classic cereal treat, these bars are loaded with crunchy frosted animal cookies, rainbow sprinkles, and a double chocolate drizzle. Perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or a nostalgic snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bars
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Circus Animal Cookies – 9 ounces
Mini marshmallows – 10 ounces
Rice Krispies cereal – 6 cups
Unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons
Multi-colored nonpareils – 3 tablespoons
Colored sprinkles – 3 tablespoons
White chocolate chips – 1/2 cup
Red food coloring – 1-2 drops
Heavy cream – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
Prepare a 9 X 13-inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray or lining with parchment.
Pulse cookies in a food processor 3–4 times until you have a mix of crumbs and small chunks. Reserve 1/2 cup for the topping.
In a large non-stick pot, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
Remove from heat. Fold in cereal, the processed cookie pieces, and 1 tablespoon each of sprinkles and nonpareils.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan gently with a silicone spatula. Sprinkle reserved cookies on top.
Melt white chocolate chips in 30-second increments in the microwave. Divide into two bowls.
Drizzle the first bowl of white chocolate over the treats using a sandwich bag with the corner snipped off.
Tint the second bowl of chocolate pink with a tiny drop of red food coloring. If it thickens, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
Drizzle the pink chocolate in the opposite direction and top with remaining sprinkles.
Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
• Do not pack the mixture too tightly into the pan or the treats will be hard.
• Use fresh marshmallows for the best gooey texture; older marshmallows don’t melt as well.
• If chocolate seizes from the food coloring, the heavy cream trick works wonders to restore its flow.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.