Description
Get ready to spread holiday cheer with these delightful Grinch snacks! Inspired by the beloved Dr. Seuss character, these whimsical treats combine green rice cereal and fluffy marshmallows for a fun and festive experience. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home, Grinch snacks are easy to make and sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults alike. With their charming presentation featuring Grinch faces and red hearts, these treats are as enjoyable to create as they are to eat!
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.
- Stir in marshmallows until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in green food coloring and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add rice cereal, stirring gently until coated.
- Shape small handfuls into Grinch faces on a greased cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let set for about 10-15 minutes before decorating with white chocolate chips for eyes and red candy hearts for noses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg