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St. Patrick's Day Treats to Make with Kids

Fun and festive treats perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with kids. These easy recipes involve colorful ingredients and simple steps that children can help with.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Green Rice Krispie Treats
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 package marshmallows 10 oz
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup green food coloring or as needed
Chocolate Coins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips green or gold colored
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for melting
Decorative Sprinkles
  • 1 cup green sprinkles
  • 1 cup gold sprinkles

Method
 

Make Green Rice Krispie Treats
  1. In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter and marshmallows together until smooth. Stir in green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
  2. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until well coated.
  3. Press the mixture into a lined baking sheet and let it cool. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
Prepare Chocolate Coins
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate into coin-shaped molds and let it set in the refrigerator until firm.
Decorate
  1. Once the Rice Krispie treats are cut, decorate them with green and gold sprinkles for a festive touch.
  2. Serve the treats and chocolate coins together for a fun St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These treats are perfect for kids to help with, from mixing to decorating. Feel free to customize the colors and shapes for added fun!

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