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Lump of Coal Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
This fun Christmas dessert is made by shaping chocolate Rice Krispie Treats into the shape of lumps of coal.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
2
minutes
mins
Cooling Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
37
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Lump of Coal Rice Krispie Treats
Servings:
24
Author:
Alea Milham
Ingredients
3
cups
miniature marshmallows
1½
Tablespoons
butter
3 - 4
cups
rice cereal
use 3 cups for softer "coal"
1½
cups
crushed Oreo cookies
loosely packed (best to leave the filling in)
4 - 10
drops black gel food coloring
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, heat your marshmallows and butter for 60-90 seconds.
Stir your marshmallows and mix in your food coloring until you achieve the desired color.
Mix in your rice cereal and crushed Oreo cookies.
Let sit for about 5 minutes until your marshmallows cool down.
Use a tablespoon to scoop out your treats onto a piece of parchment paper.
Cool for 20 - 30 minutes.
Pack your treats a little more tightly by using your hands.