How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? From eating green food, to going to the bar for a green beer, there are lots of ways to celebrate the one day of the year that everyone is Irish.
Try making this family favorite with a St. Patty's Day spin with this recipe. You can even make these St. Patrick's Day Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats with your kids this March Break.
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Ingredients:
- 1/4 Melted Butter
- 4 Cups Marshmallows
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Green Food Coloring
- 5 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 3/4 Cup Lucky Charms Marshmallows
Directions:
Melt butter over low heat until completely melted.
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Slowly add marshmallows stirring often to avoid burning.
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When the mixture is completely melted add vanilla.
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Add drops of food coloring until you get the vibrant green you're looking for.
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Mix well.
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Remove from heat and gradually add Rice Krispie cereal.
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Once mixture is combined, stir in Lucky Charm's marshmallows.
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Transfer into a greased baking pan, cover and let sit.
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May the luck of the Irish be with you!
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