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Delicious no-bake shamrock corn flake treats drizzled with candy melts and topped with green and gold sprinkles. A recipe full of luck—ideal for St. Patrick’s Day.
It is no secret that we love to make corn flake treats! And dare we say—they are even more delicious than the classic rice crispy marshmallow treats. These particular treats are shamrock-shaped, full of luck, and perfect for St. Paddy’s Day parties and celebrations.
All you need is 6 ingredients and a three-leaf clover cookie cutter. They are super easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for sure. If you are going to a larger gathering, you will want to (at least) double the recipe.
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Ingredient Notes
Here are the six simple ingredients you’ll need for these no-bake treats.
Candy melts: we use Wilton’s or Melt ‘Ems, which work great for drizzling. You can simply add them to a piping bag, melt in the microwave, cut an opening, and drizzle away!
Sprinkles: we found this shamrock sprinkle mix by Sweets Indeed on Amazon, although you can use any green and gold sprinkles.
Supplies
- Large mixing bowl and spoon
- Measuring cups
- Wax paper
- 3.75″ shamrock cookie cutter
- Piping bag (for candy melts)
How to Make Corn Flake Treats
Follow these easy steps to make St. Patrick’s Day corn flake treats.
1
Melt Marshmallows and butter.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave. Use 30-second increments and stir each time.
2
add food coloring.
Add drops of green food coloring and mix until it reaches the shade of green you desire.
3
Fold in corn flakes
Add the corn flakes cereal to the marshmallow mixture and gently fold in.
4
Shape into shamrocks
On top of wax paper, press the corn flake mixture into a shamrock or clover cookie cutter. Use a spoon to press the mixture in. (Greasing the spoon, wax paper, and cookie cutter can help the marshmallows from sticking and make it easier to release—use butter or baking spray.)
5
drizzle with candy melts. Add Sprinkles.
Melt green candy melts in a piping bag, cut the end, and drizzle each shamrock treat diagonally. Then, add sprinkles diagonally across one side of the shamrock.
6
Allow to set.
Allow the treats to set. If you are short on time, put them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
7
Enjoy! or store for later.
Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for later.
More About This Recipe
Corn flake treats are an all-time favorite in our family. We make them for just about any holiday or occasion. (Be sure to check out our birds nest corn flake treats with robin egg candies, they’re so adorable.)
They can be a bit messy and sticky when forming (although they’re worth it!), but if you grease your supplies and wax paper with butter or baking spray, that will help a lot. If you are running short on time, you can press the mixture into a pan, add sprinkles, and cut into bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about making corn flake treats.
Can I use large marshmallows instead of mini marshmallows?
Yes, you can use regular-sized marshmallows, but make sure to adjust the quantity accordingly. About 40 regular-sized marshmallows equal 6 cups of mini marshmallows.
How long do these corn flake treats last after they’re made?
These treats can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for several days. They can also be stored in the freezer for 2 to 3 months when properly sealed.
Can I skip the step of drizzling with candy melts and adding sprinkles?
Absolutely! The candy melts and sprinkles are for decoration and can be omitted if desired. The treats will still taste delicious without them.
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Shamrock Corn Flake Treats
Delicious no-bake shamrock corn flake treats drizzled with candy melts and topped with green and gold sprinkles. A recipe full of luck—ideal for St. Patrick’s Day.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 treats 1x
Ingredients
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup butter
- Green food coloring
- 7 cups corn flakes
- 1 cup green candy melts
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave. Use 30-second increments and stir each time.
- Add drops of green food coloring and mix until it reaches the shade of green you desire.
- Fold in the corn flakes cereal.
- On top of wax paper, press the corn flake mixture into a shamrock or clover cookie cutter. Use a spoon to press the mixture in. (Greasing the spoon, wax paper, and cookie cutter can help the marshmallows from sticking and make it easier to release—use butter or baking spray.) Repeat until all of your mixture is gone.
- Melt green candy melts in a piping bag, cut the end, and drizzle each shamrock treat diagonally. Then, add sprinkles diagonally across one side of the shamrock. Or decorate however you’d like.
- Allow the treats to set. If you are short on time, put them in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Storage: These treats can be stored at room temperature in a ziplock bag or airtight container. They can also be stored in the freezer for extended periods of time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 14.8 g
- Sodium: 163.6 mg
- Fat: 14.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.7 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
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