Funfetti Rice Krispies Treats: Soft, Gooey, Sprinkle-Filled
Funfetti Rice Krispies Treats are colorful no-bake dessert bars made with crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, butter, and rainbow sprinkles. Quick to prepare and perfect for parties, these festive treats combine chewy texture with crunchy cereal and vibrant colors. They are ideal for birthdays, celebrations, holidays, and everyday sweet cravings. Easy to make and fun to eat, they are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Treats
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Optional Toppings
- Extra rainbow sprinkles
- White chocolate drizzle
- Colored candy pearls
- Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter.Stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.Remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal.Stir gently until all cereal is evenly coated.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles quickly to prevent color bleeding.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.Lightly press it into an even layer using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Top with additional sprinkles, candy pearls, or a drizzle of melted white chocolate if desired.
- Allow the treats to set for about 30 minutes.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the softest texture.
- Avoid pressing the mixture too firmly into the pan.
- Add sprinkles after removing from heat.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Rainbow jimmies work best because they bleed less color.
- Vanilla extract enhances flavor.
- Best enjoyed within two days.