Watermellon Rice Krispie Treats

Contributed By: Parker

Ingredients:

1 package (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon watermelon extract, optional
6 cups Rice Krispies
1/4 teaspoon pink paste food coloring
1/8 teaspoon red paste food coloring
1/4 teaspoon green paste food coloring
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Method:

1. In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and extract if using; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; remove half of the mixture to another saucepan over low heat. Stir in the green coloring; add 3 cups cereal and stir to combine. Stir the pink coloring and red coloring to remaining marshmallow mixture; add remaining 3 cups cereal and stir to combine. Press half of the green mixture around inside edge of a lightly-greased 9-in. round cake pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula. Pack the center with half the pink mixture; press half the chocolate chips into the surface of the pink portion. In a second cake pan, repeat with remaining mixtures. Cool to room temperature. Cut each portion into 12 wedges.

Helpful Hints:

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30min. + standing
YIELD: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 92 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.


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