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Home » Dessert » Birthday Sprinkle Rice Krispies Treats

Birthday Sprinkle Rice Krispies Treats

Published: Feb 23, 2016 · Modified: Feb 1, 2022 by Allison · 12 Comments

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Rice Krispies Treats Recipe – Chewy, gooey Rice Krispies treats filled with colored sprinkles, decorated with vanilla frosting, and topped with more sprinkles! An easy, fun, and festive treat for your next celebration!

Rice krispies topped with sprinkles and frosting.Today is a big day in our family. Our son, Jake, turns 5! If there was ever a time to share a recipe for Rice Krispies treats loaded with sprinkles and decorated with vanilla frosting, today is the day. My sweet boy only turns 5 once, and I want to celebrate his big day one of the best ways I know how – with sweet treats! 

Rice krispies topped with sprinkles and frosting.

Jake is lucky enough to enjoy three birthday celebrations this year. For two of his celebrations, we will have birthday cake, but for his party with his friends I decided to skip the cake and make big, thick, sprinkle-filled and frosting-topped Rice Krispies treats. What kid would turn down one of these?!

Rice krispies topped with sprinkles and frosting.

These Rice Krispies treats are chewy and sweet and loaded with gooey marshmallows and colored sprinkles. I like to top each of the squares with a swirl of vanilla frosting, but you can also spread the frosting across the whole tray of Rice Krispies treats. You’ll love serving these at your next birthday party or celebration! Adults and kids will both devour them.

Rice krispies in a bowl with sprinkles.

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Rice krispies topped with sprinkles and frosting.

Rice krispies topped with sprinkles and frosting.

Birthday Sprinkle Rice Krispies Treats

Chewy, gooey Rice Krispies treats filled with colored sprinkles, decorated with vanilla frosting, and topped with more sprinkles! These Birthday Sprinkle Rice Krispies Treats are an easy, fun, and festive treat for your next celebration!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Rice Krispies treats:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 oz bag plus 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon sprinkles, divided

Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons milk, plus more if needed
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles, for decorating

Instructions

Rice Krispies treats:

  • Line a 9x9 pan with foil and grease the foil. Set aside
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until the marshmallows have melted. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Immediately stir in Rice Krispies, stirring until well coated. Scatter ¼ cup of sprinkles over the Rice Krispies and stir just a few times until the sprinkles are dispersed. Do not over-mix or the color from the sprinkles could bleed into the Rice Krispies. Lightly press the mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Use a piece of waxed paper or buttered fingers to help press the mixture into the pan. Don't press too hard or the treats could get tough. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1 tablespoon of sprinkles. Cool before topping with frosting.

Frosting:

  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and salt and beat on low speed. Increase to medium-high speed and beat for 1-2 minutes, until creamy and fluffy. Add more milk, if necessary, to thin. Spread the frosting across the top of the bars or use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to pipe frosting onto the top of each bar. Decorate with remaining sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1285IU | Vitamin C: 8.8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 4.3mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Char

    February 23, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE! (what a sweet face!!) I am a big fan of rice krispies and you’ve taken them to a whole new (amazing!) level! I can’t wait to make these!!
    Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      February 23, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Char, you are just so kind! Thank you! I will be sure to pass along the Happy Birthday to Jake. 🙂 Take care!

      Reply
  2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    February 25, 2016 at 5:51 am

    What a sweet treat for a sweet kid! WAAAAAY better than cake!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks, Dorothy! They are definitely kid-friendly! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Danae @ Recipe Runner

    February 25, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I have a serious weakness for Rice Krispie treats and then you went and added sprinkles and frosting!? These babies would never make it to a plate because I’d eat them all straight out of the pan!

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      I’m right there with you, Danae! They are addicting!

      Reply
  4. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass

    February 25, 2016 at 10:31 am

    What a perfect treat for Jake’s 5th birthday!!! (I have a Jake too and it’s been a long time since his 5th birthday party! They grow so very fast.) These confetti treats are just perfect and they say P-A-R-T-Y big time!!!! I hope Jake enjoys all his birthday celebrations and that #5 is the best ever! Enjoy your sweet boy.

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    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks so much, Allie!

      Reply
  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    March 01, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Sprinkles are perfect for any birthday.. and I definitely wish I had one of these Krispie treats now, they look great.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      March 02, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks, Thalia! They were really tasty. 🙂

      Reply
      • Heather

        September 30, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Would these be okay to make ahead of time?

      • Allison

        October 02, 2021 at 6:05 am

        I think all rice krispies treats are best the day they are made (they tend to dry out in the days following). Up to one day should be fine. Enjoy!

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