Crawly Caterpillar Treats™

 

(Nutrition Information)

• 3 tablespoons  butter or margarine
• 1 package  (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• - OR -
• 4 cups  miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups  Rice Krispies®
•   Canned frosting or decorating gel
•   Assorted candies
• Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
  

  

  Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

  As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

  To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using small round cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into circles.

4. Place eight to nine circles next to each other, forming caterpillars. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.


MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 thru 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.

1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.

Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.

Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

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