These homemade Coconut Rice Krispies are a quick, crowd-pleasing, and unique dessert bar everyone will be raving about. They are loaded with sweet coconut, gooey marshmallow, and crispy cereal.
6cupsRice Krispies cerealor other toasted rice cereal
1 ½cupssweetened shredded coconut
2cupsmini marshmallows***additional for folding in whole
½cupsweetened shredded coconutadditional for topping
Instructions
Prepare a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper with non stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large pot melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted. Remove from heat.
Immediately fold in the sweetened shredded coconut and Rice Krispies cereal. Make sure everything is well coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Add in the additional mini marshmallows and fold until incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish. Gently spread the mixture into the pan using a lightly greased silicone spatula. NOTE: Lightly press mixture into the pan, do not pack them down with force.
Immediately sprinkle additional sweetened shredded coconut over the top of the Coconut Rice Krispie Treats.
Allow them to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour to set.NOTE: If they will be left out for more than an hour, I recommend covering tightly to prevent them from drying out.
Lift the parchment paper and Coconut Rice Krispie Treats from the pan. Cut into desired amount of squares (I recommend 12) and serve or store.
Notes
*** 10 cups of mini marshmallows (required for 1 batch of Coconut Rice Krispie treats) is equivalent to about 2- 10 ounce bags. You will have a cup or two of mini marshmallows leftover
Storing Information:
At room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Frozen, in an airtight container, for up to 6 weeks. Thaw at room temperature prior to serving.
Refrigerating is not recommended.
Recipe Variations:
Use half coconut oil and half unsalted butter, to amp up the coconut flavor.
Substitute mini marshmallows for a jar (7 ounces) of marshmallow creme.
Use other types of cereal: Chocolate Rice Krispies, gluten free toasted rice cereal, Fruity Pebbles, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Cheerios… you name it. Just think of flavors that go with coconut when you are choosing.
Dip or drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel.
Top with lightly toasted coconut or fun sprinkles for festivity.