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Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats

A nostalgic no-bake dessert featuring soft, gooey marshmallow cereal bars infused with strawberry flavor and topped with a buttery Golden Oreo strawberry crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup Golden Oreos crushed
  • 1.5 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder half of a 3oz box
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cereal Base
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 bag mini marshmallows 10 oz bag, fresh
  • 1.5 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder remaining half of 3oz box
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberries blended into powder (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 6 cups crisped rice cereal

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Food processor
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with non-stick spray.
  2. In a food processor, pulse Golden Oreos into crumbles. Toss with 1.5 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder and 2 tbsp melted butter until clumped. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, melt 6 tbsp butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until 90% melted. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Stir in vanilla, salt, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and remaining 1.5 tbsp strawberry gelatin powder until the mixture is uniform and pink.
  5. Gently fold in the crisped rice cereal until evenly coated with the sticky marshmallow mixture.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Using a lightly greased spatula, gently press into an even layer without packing it tightly.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the cookie crunch topping evenly over the surface, pressing lightly so it sticks.
  8. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before lifting out by the parchment paper and slicing into squares.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Do not refrigerate, as it will make the treats hard.