Description
Hawaiian Rice Krispie Treats are a fun tropical twist on the classic marshmallow cereal bars, featuring crunchy macadamia nuts, creamy white chocolate chips, and a sweet mango glaze. These colorful no-bake treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
10 ounces marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup mango puree
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 to 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in the marshmallows until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using waxed paper to prevent sticking.
- Sprinkle the chopped macadamia nuts and white chocolate chips over the warm cereal mixture, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Whisk together the mango puree, 1 tablespoon melted butter, salt, and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth, adding more powdered sugar if a thicker glaze is desired.
- Drizzle the mango glaze evenly over the bars.
- Let the treats rest for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal and verify all ingredients if making gluten free.
Swap white chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Top with toasted shredded coconut for extra tropical texture.
Add finely chopped dried pineapple or dried mango for additional fruit flavor.
Roasted cashews or chopped almonds can replace macadamia nuts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
These bars are best served at room temperature and do not require reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
