These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats are an easy, festive dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Made with gooey marshmallows, buttery cereal, and topped with colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows, they’re soft, chewy, and ready in under 10 minutes. This no-bake treat is a fun twist on classic rice krispie treats and always a hit at parties, school celebrations, and holiday gatherings.
This Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats recipe is a fun twist on classic rice krispie treats with Lucky Charms cereal folded into the gooey marshmallow mixture. Made in one large pot with butter, marshmallows, and crispy rice cereal, these lucky charms bars come together in minutes. If you’re looking for easy St. Patrick’s Day treats or a quick no-bake dessert for a party, this simple recipe is always a hit.
These Lucky Charm Rice Krispie Treats pair well with my copycat Shamrock Shake Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake as well as my Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage One-pot Easy Recipe and don't forget to try my delicious Irish Cream Latte| ST. Patrick's Day Classic or my Easy Soda Bread | Traditional Irish Recipe. All these make a fantastic St. Patrick's Day Menu!
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Why you'll Love Lucky Charm Bars
- ✨ Flavor: Soft, chewy Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats with gooey marshmallows, buttery cocoa cereal, and colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows in every bite.
- 🎉 Why You’ll Love It: This easy Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats recipe is a fun twist on classic rice krispie treats—perfect for parties, classroom celebrations, and festive holiday gatherings.
- ⏱ Effort: No-bake, one-pot recipe that comes together in about 10 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
- 🌈 Perfect For: St. Patrick’s Day parties, after-school treats, bake sales, and anytime you need a quick cereal dessert that kids and adults both love
When I was a kid, my mom would get the classic blue boxes of Rice Krispies at the grocery store as a treat and I always remember getting so excited about them.If I saw the blue box peeping out, I would immediately ask her if I could have one. Rice Krispies sure hold a nostalgic place in my heart."
-Genevieve
🍀Ingredients for Marshmallow Lucky Charms Treats
What you need for Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
- Cocoa Rice Krispies Cereal: Adds a subtle chocolate flavor to the base of these cereal treats. You can swap for regular Rice Krispies if preferred.
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows: The colorful marshmallow charms give these bars their festive St. Patrick’s Day look and extra sweetness.
- Mini Marshmallows (or regular marshmallows): Melt down to create that classic gooey marshmallow mixture that holds everything together.
- Kerrygold Butter: Adds rich flavor and helps create soft, buttery rice krispie treats.
- Cocoa Powder (optional): Enhances the chocolate flavor if using regular Rice Krispies cereal.
- St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkles (optional): Add extra festive flair for parties, school events, or holiday gatherings.
- Cooking Spray or Parchment Paper: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
Equipment Needed for the best Rice Krispie Treats!
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 baking pan (or similar baking tin)
- Parchment paper or cooking spray
🍀How to Make Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
- Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
- Step 2: Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Step 3: Add the melted marshmallows to the chocolate rice krispies and Cocoa powder mixture.
- Step 4: Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
- Step 5: Press the Marshmallows on Top. While the Rice Krispie treats are still warm, gently press extra Lucky Charms marshmallows into the top so they stick without sinking too deep.
- Step 6: Stash rice Krispies in the fridge until firm, slice into squares and enjoy!
Recipe Highlights
- Tip: Use parchment paper. It's a lifesaver, trust me! Without it, your Rice Krispie Treats will be a hot mess.
- Tip: Butter your spatula. The Mo' Butter, Mo' Better!
- Storage: Store Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap individual bars tightly and freeze for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before servings.
Yes! You can substitute regular Rice Krispies cereal and simply leave out the cocoa powder for a classic Lucky Charms Rice Krispie treats flavor
No, they stay soft and chewy at room temperature in an airtight container for several days.
Absolutely — these Lucky Charms marshmallow treats are perfect for making 1–2 days in advance for school parties and holiday gatherings
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📖 Recipe
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats (Easy!)
Equipment
- 1 Loaf Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 5 ½ cups Marshmallows
- 6 cups Chocolate Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 Bag Lucky Charms Marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Add the cocoa powder and stir again
- Add the Chocolate rice krispies and stir until well coated
- In a parchment lined 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan, evenly press the rice krispie mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Press Lucky Charm Marshmallows onto the tops of the prepared rice krispies before letting them firm up in the fridge. This step is completely optional.
- Let firm up room temperature or pop into the fridge for at-least 15-minutes.
- Store leftover rice krispy treats in a sealed airtight glass container on the kitchen counter for up to 5-days.
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