Red velvet rice krispie treats
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Thanks to Tiffany (aka @foodfinery), we’ve been indulging in red velvet rice krispie treats since late Wednesday night. I can’t believe they’ve even lasted that long. Of course it took three tries to get the recipe right. I blame it on two things: one, not remembering the part about two sticks of butter the first time Tiffany told me her recipe; and two, not being patient enough to wait for verification of the recipe the second time around. (It needed an extra 2 cups of marshmallows. Duh.)
Good thing I’d purchased two boxes of Cocoa Krispies, three boxes of red velvet cake mix (once I could find them) and my pantry is always stocked with marshmallows. I’m totally set for any emergency, trust me.
I know this is a very Valentines-y recipe (I’m a couple days late and many dollars short), but you could easily make this year round just like you would any red velvet cake or cupcake. They’d be totally perfect for the Fourth of July—you could use a star cookie cutter and place them on a white platter. Festive 4th of July dessert? Check!
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As delicious as these red velvet rice krispie treats are, I think my kids loved them even more because they turned their tongues red while eating them. A colored tongue is always icing on the cake for my kids!
Printable recipe for red velvet rice krispie treats below. …
| Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats |
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 6 cups Cocoa Kripies cereal
- Melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Add cake mix and stir well until thoroughly combined.
- Add cereal and stir until cocoa krispies are evenly coated. (It does get a bit thick, so call in reserves if you need to!)
- Spread into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Chill 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Such a fun way to dress up Krispie Treats for Valentine’s. I love your 4th of July idea too.
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Emily Reply:
February 17th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Thank you, Barbara! I love that you made sure I had the recipe correct…finally. ;)
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Well those are just too cute! I like the 4th of July idea. Or maybe even President’s Day on Monday? That’s patriotic too.
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Emily Reply:
February 17th, 2012 at 3:20 pm
Cathy, you’re so right! Maybe we’ll have to make them again for Monday. Yay!
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Where did you find red velvet cake mix?
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Emily Reply:
February 18th, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Most any grocery store has it, but around Valentine’s it sells out quickly. I just picked up three more boxes Walmart!
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I love dressed up breakfast cereal! What a fun idea.
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Emily Reply:
February 21st, 2012 at 1:35 pm
And they’re so good too! :)
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