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- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows
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- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies®
- Creamy peanut butter
- Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- Pretzel twists
- Pretzel sticks
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
- Assorted candies
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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 6 cups KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Cool slightly. Cut warm cereal mixture into two different sized circles using two sizes of circle cookie cutters for the turkey bodies (depending on size of cutters). Cool.
3. Spread peanut butter on bottom of the smaller circular pieces; attach this to a larger circular piece to form the turkey body. Insert pretzel twists into body for tail feathers. Insert pretzel sticks for legs. Use frosting to attach candies for eyes and beak. 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 single layer on 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
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 nearly 80 years. The "cereal that talks" captivates adults and children alike, and the classic taste has become one of life's simple pleasures. To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.