Description
Get into the holiday spirit with delightful Grinch snacks that are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike! These whimsical treats combine green-tinted rice cereal and marshmallows, shaped into adorable Grinch faces and topped with cheerful red hearts. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these simple and fun-to-make snacks will add a festive touch to your celebrations. With their unique green color and playful design, they are not just tasty but also a joyful centerpiece for any holiday spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular)
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup red candy hearts (or red M&M's)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (for 'eyes')
- Black edible marker (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat until fully liquid.
- Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Mix in green food coloring and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in rice cereal, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
- Grease hands with cooking spray or butter, shape the mixture into rounds or Grinch faces, and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet to set.
- After 10-15 minutes, decorate with white chocolate chips for eyes and red candy hearts for noses. Optionally, use a black edible marker for pupils.
- Serve on a festive platter and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg