Nerds Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Posted: 12/11/2014
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Nerds Rice Krispie Treats. Because everything is better with Nerds.
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes an event pops up where you might need to bring a sweet treat. But that doesn’t mean you necessarily have time to bake one. That’s where no-bake treats come in! And this recipe might not be exactly Christmasy (in other words, it’s not peppermint) but it is very festive! Think colored Christmas lights!
It’d be pretty perfect for a rainbow birthday party too, now that I think about it. But given my love affair with Nerds, I’m pretty sure Nerds Rice Krispie treats are perfect for any event and any season.
And they couldn’t be easier to make. Just like my recipe for the best Rice Krispie treats, these start with butter and marshmallows. Mix ’em together over medium heat until they are melted. Then you coat the Nerds and Rice Krispies cereal with your marshmallow mixture. Press (gently!) into a prepared pan. DONE. That’s it!
I draw your attention to gently pressing the mixture into your prepared pan. This is important. Have you ever had a Rice Krispie treat that you can barely bite through? Tough, hard, and basically icky? That’s because whoever made them pressed them to death and smashed them into the pan. You want your Rice Krispie treat to remain light and airy so that biting into them doesn’t make your mouth, teeth and gums hurt.
Aren’t they pretty?
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Nerds Rice Krispie Treats. Because everything is better with Nerds.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- [10 ounces Nerds (two 5-ounce packages)]
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a very large and deep pan, mix together marshmallows and butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal and Nerds candy until completely coated.
- Spread into prepared pan. Spray one hand with nonstick cooking spray and use that hand to gently press the mixture into an even layer. Do not press too hard.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars and storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 106mg, Sugar: 28g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
Husband’s take: He ate more than a few of these.
Changes I would make: None!
Difficulty: Super easy.
PS: I just found this on Amazon. Whhhhhaaaaaaat?!?!?!?!!?
Need more Nerds in your life? Try Nerds Popcorn or a Nerds Milkshake!
For the record, Nerds has no idea I’m creating these recipes nor do they know I’m obsessed with their candy. And they’re definitely not paying me.
Vanessa @ Vanessa Baked says
Love this idea! What a fun rice krispie treat!
Mom says
It always amazes me how popular Rice Krispie treats are at potlucks, etc. They’re often the first thing to go. A fun twist on a classic.
Carrie says
WHHAAA??? I’m buying those nerds for my sister. Best Christmas present EVER.
Jennie+@themessybakerblog says
This is one creative treat. I adore nerds; they make me feel like a kid again. Pinned.
Alice+@+Hip+Foodie+Mom says
oh my gawd, my kids would love these!! love Rice Krispie treats because you know they are always a crowd pleaser!
Donna Howard says
I bought 4 boxes of Nerds to make a popcorn nerd mix and only used one package! What was I thinking!! But thanks to you now I can use up some more. And truly – pressing ‘gently’ – was new to me!! I had no idea. Thank you for this recipe along with all your others and your creative and helpful hints!! You’re awesome!!!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Yes, this time of year no bake is a PLUS. It always amazes me. How lovingly popular rice krispie treats of all kinds are still looked forward to and asked for. So that makes this no bake even better.