Shamrock Crispy Treats (Allergy-Friendly)
Festive shamrock-shaped crispy treats made with allergy-friendly ingredients, perfect for St. Patrick's Day! These treats avoid soy and dairy, making them safe and delicious for everyone.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Dairy-free butter
- about 285 g Marshmallows (gelatin-free)
- 6 cups Crisped rice cereal (gluten-free)
- few drops Green food coloring (natural)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Prepare an approximately 23 × 33 cm pan by greasing it, then set it aside. This pan will be used later to hold the treats.
- 2In a large saucepan, melt the 4 tbsp of dairy-free butter over low heat. This is approximately 65°C.
- 3Add the about 285 g of marshmallows to the melted butter in the saucepan. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- 4Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored a vibrant green. Be careful not to add too much coloring at once; you can always add more.
- 5Add the 6 cups of gluten-free crisped rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal is well coated with the green marshmallow mixture. Ensure every piece is covered.
- 6Carefully press the coated cereal mixture evenly into the prepared about 23 × 33 cm pan. Use the back of a spoon or a piece of parchment paper to get a smooth, compact surface. This helps the treats hold their shape.
- 7Let the mixture cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Cooling is important to allow the treats to firm up so they can be cut cleanly.
- 8Once cooled, use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats. You can re-press any leftover mixture to cut more shapes. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Substitutions
Butter → Dairy-free butter
Dairy allergy
Marshmallows → Marshmallows (gelatin-free)
Dietary restriction (vegetarian/vegan)
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