Kooky Cut-Out Treats

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 16 Mom Rating:
4
Rice Krispies Treats® are the perfect snack, no matter the season. So break out your favorite cookie cutters for some memorable moments with your kids in the kitchen.
 
Ingredients

(Nutrition Information)

  • 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
  • 1 package   (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
  • - OR -
  • 4 cups   miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups  Rice Krispies®
  • - OR -
  • 6 cups    Ready-To-Eat Cereal Cocoa Krispies™
  •    Canned frosting or decorating gel
  •    Assorted candies
  • Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
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    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 cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. 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 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème 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 layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

My best childhood memory is how my mom used Rice Krispies Treats as a way to bring any holiday or season to life. For Halloween, she made pumpkins by balling them up and using orange food coloring. For Christmas, she made wreath shapes with red and green M&Ms on top. For Easter, she'd put yellow, pink and green marshmallows inside her treats. But the best were her summertime treats. She'd pretend the tray of treats was a beach and create a scene with lifeguards, kids and sand buckets, using little figurines.

Tray, Florida

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:16 PM


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1. I love rice krispies and guess what i am making them for my dads birthday i am so excited tis is my first time making rice krispies!! I love the ones that i see on this website they are soo cool.

sam, CA – Posted: 01-14-2010, 5:47 PM

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