I NEVER liked St. Patrick’s day growing up simply for one reason: the pinching!!

It seems like every year I would forget to wear green, and I felt like every single kid in the class felt like they had to pinch me for it!  It was pretty sad.  Haha

Well, now I really enjoy St. Patrick’s day.  I own a calendar, so I can mark down when it is and carefully choose my wardrobe for the day.

Not to mention that my husband is OBSESSED with the color green.  I’m sure if his entire world could be green, he would love it.  But St. Patrick’s day is about as close as he gets to that  What should I turn green for him this year??

Well, one thing that I decided to make green was Rice Krispy Treats.  They’re so easy to fancy up just a bit for occasions like St. Patrick’s Day.  But, I didn’t want to just go the whole food coloring route – too boring.  I decided to make them flavored as well!

Say what?!  A flavored rice krispy treat that is GREEN!?  Sounds freaking awesome to me.  (and not just sounds awesome – it is!  I was sure to taste test it )

Make these for St. Patrick’s day, and I guarantee they won’t last to see March 18.

Leprechaun Lime Rice Krispy Treats
Ingredients:
For the BARS:
4 Tbs. butter
6 Tbs. lime flavored gelatin mix
1 pkg. (10 oz) marshmallows
6 cups rice krispy cereal
For the FROSTING:
2 Tbs. softened butter
3 Tbs. lime flavored gelatin mix
2 Tbs. milk
1 to 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:
1.  In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and gelatin powder together.
2. Add marshmallows and stir constantly on low heat until marshmallows are melted.
3. Remove from heat.  Stir in rice krispy cereal.
4. Press into the bottom of greased 9×13 pan.  Allow to cool.
5. Stir together butter milk, and gelatin mix for one minute (allows gelatin crystals to dissolve).
6. Stir in the powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Top rice krispy bars with frosting.  Enjoy!

This post is part of the Luck of the Irish week!  Be sure to check out all my friends’ St. Patrick’s day posts on their blogs!

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