These adorable shark rice krispie treats sport beautiful blue hues and are simple to make and serve at any gathering. Presented on sticks like cake pops, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for shark-themed parties and Shark Week celebrations.
Because they’re served on sticks, these rice krispie treats are convenient for little hands and make a tidy party snack. The bright blue coating and playful gummy shark toppers make them visually fun, and the decoration is quick and forgiving—perfect for beginners or kids helping in the kitchen.
These treats are simple enough that kids at home during summer can help assemble them, making them a great activity as well as a sweet treat. They’re a hit at parties of all sizes—read on for tips and a straightforward recipe to make your own ocean-inspired rice krispie pops.
Shark Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients
The base follows the classic Rice Krispies treat method, so if you’ve made them before this will feel familiar. The main change is decorating them to resemble sharks and ocean waves. Below are the ingredients you’ll need and simple substitutions where appropriate.
- Miniature marshmallows
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Blue candy melts (or tinted white chocolate)
- Shark gummy candies
- White sprinkles (or coconut flakes as an alternative)
- Popsicle sticks (cake pop sticks work as well)
How to Store Them
Store shark rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigeration will cause them to firm up and become less pleasant to eat, so avoid chilling if possible. You can freeze them in a pinch, but freezing and thawing may change the texture, so it’s not recommended for best results.
Decorating Tips
These tips will make decorating easier and neater:
- Line your workspace with parchment or wax paper—foil can cause melted candy to stick.
- Spray the 9×13 pan well with non-stick spray before pressing in the rice krispie mixture to make removal easier.
- Add gummy sharks and sprinkles while the candy coating is still soft so they adhere well. If the coating has set, apply a dab of melted candy to help decorations stick.
- If you want to customize the sticks, paint or color them. Mark where each stick will meet the treat and decorate the exposed portion only to avoid paint contact with the treats.
Have fun and get creative—these pops are simple but offer lots of room for personalization, from different shades of blue to varied toppers and sprinkle arrangements.
More Shark Party Ideas
If you’re planning a shark-themed celebration, consider pairing these treats with other matching desserts and drinks. Some popular ideas to complement the rice krispie pops include DIY shark cupcakes, shark cookies, shark bite drinks, shark-fin jello shots or non-alcoholic shark jello cups, and themed applesauce cups. Mixing a few different treats will keep the spread interesting and festive.
- DIY Shark Cupcakes
- Shark Cookies
- Shark Bite Drink
- Shark Fin Jello Shots (for adult parties)
- Shark Applesauce Cups
- Non-Alcoholic Shark Jello Cups
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Below is a concise recipe card summarizing yield, times, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions so you can make a batch of these shark rice krispie treats easily at home.
Shark Rice Krispie Treats
Quick and colorful shark-themed rice krispie pops that are great for parties and Shark Week.
15 minutes
1 hour
1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces blue candy melts
- 15 shark gummies
- 1 tbsp white sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the marshmallows and heat until melted, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Spray a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick spray and press the mixture in evenly.
- Allow to set for about an hour.
- Cut into 15 rectangles and insert a popsicle stick into each piece.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
- Lay parchment paper on a work surface. Dip one end of each treat into the melted candy, then place on the parchment.
- Add a shark gummy and a few white sprinkles while the coating is still soft.
- Repeat for all treats and let them set for about an hour before serving. Enjoy!
