When I recently ran across these Rice Krispies Tangy Watermelon Treats courtesy of Dine and Dish, I just knew they had to be featured on Tuesday Treats! These would make the perfect treat for a family picnic, a pool party or just as a fun snack for the kiddos!
Ingredients:
- 1 bag marshmallows
- 1 bag strawberry flavored marshmallows
- ½ cup butter, plus extra for greasing
- 8 cups of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies
- 1 packet watermelon-cherry drink mix
- 1 packet lime drink mix
- Raisins or chocolate chips for garnish
Directions:
For the Green Layer
- Grease one 9” round cake pan and set aside.
- Place four cups of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies in a large bowl.
- Melt ¼ cup of butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Add regular marshmallows and stir till melted and well blended. Cook two minutes longer. Stir in lime drink mix and stir till well blended.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies and stir till well coated.
- Using a butter spatula, press mixture around the outer rim of cake pan to desired to width (about one to two inches.)
For the Watermelon Layer
- Place four cups of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies in a large bowl.
- Melt ¼ cup of butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Add strawberry marshmallows and stir till melted and well blended. And then cook two minutes longer. Stir in watermelon-cherry drink mix and stir till well blended.
- Pour marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies and stir till well coated.
- Using a butter spatula, press mixture into the remaining area of cake pan.
- One cool, add raisins or chocolate chips for garnish.
Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Dine & Dish!
