Lucky Shamrock Treats

Lucky Shamrock Treats

  • Lucky Shamrock Treats combine Rice Krispies®, marshmallows, and butter for a simple treat.
  • Follow stovetop or microwave directions and shape treats with a shamrock cookie cutter.
  • Enjoy fresh, store up to 2 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
  • For best results, use Kellogg’s® products and always check allergens on package labels.
  • Add icing and green sprinkles for a festive look, making these treats perfect for celebrations.

Create tasty Lucky Shamrock Treats with 6 cups Rice Krispies® cereal, marshmallows, and butter. Melt the butter and marshmallows and stir in the cereal. Press into a pan and cut with a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate with icing and green sprinkles for festive fun. Enjoy treats fresh or store for up to 2 days at room temperature. Freeze for up to 6 weeks if needed. Use Kellogg’s® products and check labels for allergens.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml or 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 pkg 250 g (about 40) regular or 5 cups (1.25 ml) miniature marshmallows
  • 1.5 L or 6 cups

    Rice Krispies® cereal

  • -

    Canned icing or decorating gel

  • -Green sprinkles

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using a lightly buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutter coated with cooking spray cut into shamrocks. Decorate with icing and green sprinkles, if desired. Best if served the same day. 

Microwave Method:

  1. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
  2. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.

Microwave cooking times may vary.

Tips:

  • Store no more than 2 days at room temperature in airtight container.
  • To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper, in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. 

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's® products. Results with other products may vary.

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