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Easy Fun School Bus Rice Krispie Treats Perfect for Kids Parties

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These playful rice krispie treats shaped like school buses are quick, easy, and perfect for kids’ parties. Made with simple ingredients and decorated with candy details, they bring fun and smiles to any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Yellow food coloring gel (optional)
  • Black licorice strings or Twizzlers, cut into small rounds or strips
  • Mini chocolate chips or black decorating gel
  • Optional: small candy eyes or edible markers for decoration

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter without browning.
  3. Stir in 10 ounces of mini marshmallows until completely melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  5. If desired, add a few drops of yellow food coloring gel and stir until evenly mixed.
  6. Pour in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently until all cereal is coated.
  7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly but not too hard to maintain a crispy-chewy texture.
  8. Let the treats cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to set.
  9. Cut into rectangles about 2×3 inches using a sharp knife or pizza cutter; optionally trim corners to create bus shapes.
  10. Decorate with black licorice rounds for wheels, mini chocolate chips or decorating gel for windows and headlights, and other candies as desired.
  11. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use low heat to melt butter and marshmallows to avoid burning. Butter your hands or spatula to prevent sticking when pressing and shaping. Decorate treats while slightly tacky for best candy adhesion. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 weeks.

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