Animal Cookie Rice Krispie Treats

Step 1

In a large microwave safe container, heat butter and mini marshmallows for 1 minute in the microwave.

Step 2

Stir marshmallow mixture until fully melted. Heat for 15-30 second increments if more melting is needing.

Step 3

Stir rice krispies cereal, 1 tablespoon of nonpareils, and 2 cups chopped animal cookies into melted marshmallows.

Step 4

Spread into greased baking dish. Allow to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).

Step 5

In separate bowls, heat candy melts in the microwave at 30 second increments, stirring between each heating, until just melted.

Step 6

Transfer candy melts into piping bags or plastic Ziploc baggies. Snip a small hole in the point (or in the corner of the baggy) and drizzle over the cooled rice krispie treats.

Step 7

Immediately top with whole cookies and more nonpareils. Allow candy melts to set and harden (about 15 minutes). Cut and serve.