Buddy the Elf Rice Crispy Treats
Spread holiday cheer with Buddy the Elf Rice Crispy Treats! A festive recipe packed with M&M's, marshmallows, and a touch of maple syrup joy.
Servings: 9 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows 10 ounces
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 can La Choy® Chow Mein Noodles 5 oz.
- 1 ¼ cups M&M's
- 2 chocolate pop tarts crushed
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips melted
- ¼ cup fruity colorful marshmallows
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8-inch pan with nonstick spray and line the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the marshmallows and maple syrup. Continue to stir until all the marshmallows are melted.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rice cereal and chow mein noodles. Mix until well combined.
- Fold one cup of M&M's and half the Pop-tarts into the rice crispy mixture.
- Place the Rice Krispies into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
- Pour the chocolate into a zip-top bag and, cut off the corner, drizzle the chocolate over the Rice Krispies. Sprinkle the remaining M&Ms, pop tarts, and colored marshmallows over the top and gently press to help them stick.
- Allow the treats to cool for an hour before slicing.
Notes
- You can easily double or even triple the recipe to serve a larger group of people. Just be sure to have a larger pan and adjust the quantities of ingredients accordingly.
- When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, Buddy the Elf Rice Crispy Treats can stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. If you want to extend their freshness, you can refrigerate them, but they may become slightly firmer.
- You can make these treats in advance. In fact, they can be a time-saver for holiday gatherings. Just be sure to store them properly to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 6mg
