rice krispies treats
TRANSCRIPT
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Original Rice Krispies Treats 8
Safe Cooking with Kids 9
How to Get Creative with Rice Krispies Treats 10
How to Personalize & Wrap Rice Krispies Treats 11
TableOFContents
Index 94
Credits 96
Favorite Flavors 12
Fantastic Shapes 20
Seasonal Specials 26
Spooky Favorites 40
Happy Holidays 46
Snacktivate! 66
Yummy Desserts 72
Lets Have a Party! 84
Welcome to a World of Memories 6
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Thatswhathappenswhengrownupsandchildrencook
together:Theycreatenotonlydeliciousfoodbutalso
delightfulmomentsthatwillalwaysberemembered
andcherished.
NowonderKelloggsRiceKrispiesTreatshavebeen
makingmemoriessince1940.
ItallstartedwhenateamintheHomeEconomics
DepartmentatKellogginBattleCreek,Michigan,
developedarecipeforano-bakecookie-candymade
withRiceKrispies,thepopulartoastedricecerealthat
wasintroducedin1928.Introducedonthesideofthe
RiceKrispiescerealbox,therecipeforKrispies
MarshmallowSquares,astheywererstnamed,
becamehugelypopularpracticallyovernight.
Newspapersacrossthecountryreprintedtherecipe.MomseverywherewrotetoKelloggstosayhowmuch
theyandtheirfamilieslovedtheeasyRiceKrispiesTreatsrecipe,astheyeventuallycametobecalled.They
becamefavoritesinschoollunchboxes.Theystarredatcommunitybakesales.MakingRiceKrispiesTreats
becameoneofthemostpopularafter-school,weekend,rainyday,orholidayactivities.
WhyareRiceKrispiesTreatssowidelyloved?Therestheyummytaste,ofcourse,combiningtoastedrice
andsweetmarshmallow.Andwhocanforgetthatcrunchy,gooeytexture?
6 Introduction
Buttheresmore.RiceKrispiesTreatsaresoeasyandfuntomakethatthey
inviteparentsandkidsaliketogetimaginativewiththerecipe:toaddother
ingredients,shapethemixturebyhandorwithcookiecutters,decoratethe
snackswithfrostingoricingorcandy,andusethemasastartingpointfor
allsortsofotherfun,tastycreations.
Thatsthereasonbehindthisbook.Itshareskitchen-testedrecipesfor
40differentdelicious,beautifulversionsof RiceKrispiesTreatsplusdozens
moreideastoinspireyoutomakeyourownvariations.
Alongtheway,youllalso
ndinstructionsand
photosthatwillhelpguide
parentsandchildrenalike
inhowtomake,shape,anddecoratetheirownRice
KrispiesTreatsandhowtopackthemasgiftsthat
familyandfriendswilllove.Andspecialpicturesfrom
theKelloggArchivesinBattleCreekaddextratouches
ofhistoryandfuntothesepages,includingthebeloved
RiceKrispiescharactersSnap,Crackle,andPop.
WewishyoumanyhappymemoriestocomeasyoumakeyourownRiceKrispiesTreats!
Introduction 7
both happy memories from the past and wonderful memories yet to come!
Welcome to a World of Memories
Why Use Kelloggs
Rice Krispies
?As the rst crisped rice cereal, Kelloggs Rice Krispies has beenbringing families together in the kitchen for nearly 80 years.
The cereal that talks captivates grownups and kids alike, and
the classic taste has become one of lifes simple pleasures. To
experience the timeless toasted rice avor and crunchy
texture at its nest, make yourRice Krispies Treats only with
the original Rice Krispies brand cereal.
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8 Introduction
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted (photo A, right).Removefromheat.
2.AddKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal (photo C, right).Stiruntil
wellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
13x9x2-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Cool.Cutinto2-inchsquares(photo D, right).Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutter
andmarshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.
Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2and3above.Microwavecooking
timesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:2 Squares (35g):Calories:140;
CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate:27g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:13g;Protein:1g.
PreparationTime:10minutes /TotalTime:30minutes/Servings:12
Original Rice Krispies Treats
Before you get started with any of the recipes in this book, look over these tips to
make sure everyone has a fun and safe cooking experience.
Introduction 9
Herestherecipethat
starteditallfortheno-bake
sweetsnacklovedbykids
andadultsalike.
Safe Cooking with Kids
Before You Start: Tie back long hair, roll up loose sleeves, and cover clothes with an apron.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water, and dry them before handling food.
Keep clean, dry oven mitts or hot pads handy nearby for safe handling of hot pans,
pots, and bowls.
Keep a rst-aid kit handy in the kitchen.
Keep emergency phone numbers near the phone.
During and After Cooking: When cooking on the stove, point handles toward the back of the stove to
prevent spills.
Clean up spills immediately, to prevent slipping.
Always turn off the stove burners and the oven as soon as you nish cooking.
Adult Supervision Required: Reading the entire recipe before beginning to cook.
Using the stove, oven, or microwave.
Handling hot pans, pots, and bowls.
Using electrical appliances such as can openers.
Cutting or slicing food with knives (photo D, left).
Handling hot water.
2-to-3-year-olds can: Help gather together ingredients.
Name and count foods.
3-to-4-year-olds can: Mix dry ingredients together.
Shape foods.
Pour premeasured ingredients.
4-year-olds and up can: Open packages.
Hel p measure ingredients (photo B, left).
Pour ingredients (photo C, left).
Press cookie cutters into Rice Krispies Treats.
Shape cooled Rice Krispies Treats mixture
by hand.
Set the table.
Wipe up after cooking.
A
B
C
D
Tips! For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crme can be
substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie, or tub margarine is
not recommended.
Store no more than 2 days at room temperature
in airti ght 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.
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
12 cup raisins
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.Stirinspice.
2.AddKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScerealandraisins.Stiruntil
wellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
13x9x2-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Cool.Cutinto2-inch
squares.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutterand
marshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.Add
spice.Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2and3above.Microwave
cookingtimesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:2 Squares (42g):Calories:160;
CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate:32g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:18g;Protein:2g.
PreparationTime:10minutes /TotalTime:30minutes/Servings:12
Spicy Raisin Treats
16 Favorite Flavors Yummy Desserts 17
Stir in Flavorful Tidbits!Add to original recipe(page 8)other goodies you love.
Cherry Treats (left): Stir into the melted marshmallows 2 teaspoons
cherry avoring and, for pink color if you like, 1 teaspoon red food coloring.
Add cup tart dried cherries along with the Rice Krispiescereal.
Cherry Coconut Treats: Along with the Rice Krispies cereal, stir in 1 cup
aked coconut and cup well-drained and chopped maraschino cherries.
Raisin Peanut Butter Treats: Stir cup peanut butter into the melted
marshmallows. Add 1 cup raisins along with the Rice Krispies cereal.
Trythisnewautumn-
inspiredtwistontheoriginal
recipe,whichaddspumpkin
piespiceandraisinsfora
snackthatsperfectforthe
holidayseason.
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Canned frosting
Assorted candies
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
2.AddKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
15x10x1-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Coolslightly.Using
cookiecutterscoatedwithcookingspraycutintoowershapes.
Decoratewithfrostingand/orcandies.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutter
andmarshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.
Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2and3above.Microwavecooking
timesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 Flower, undecorated (35g):
Calories:140;CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;
TransFat:0g;Cholesterol: 0mg;Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate: 27g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:13g;Protein: 1g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:12
Rice Krispies Treats
Flowers
20 Fantastic Shapes Yummy Desserts 21
Find Inspiration in Nature!
The beauty of the natural world offers us all kinds of great ideas for shaping and
decorating Rice Krispies Treats. Use shaped cookie cutters, or stencils that you draw
and cut out from sturdy cardboard. (With stencils, a grownup should cut out the shapes.)
Butterfies(left): Use a buttery cookie cutter and add realistic
or playful decorations.
Autumn Leaves: Cut out leaves and frost or ice with fall colors
of gold, red, and brown.
Fish: Use sh-shaped cutters or stencils and decorate with eyes,
ns, and even scales using frosting, gel, and candies.
Anyower-shapedcookie
cutterandsomeready-to-
usefrostingturneveryones
favoritesnacksintopretty
springtimedelights.
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1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
2.AddKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
13x9x2-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Coolslightly.Using
cookiecuttercoatedwithcookingspraycutintoshamrocks.
Decoratewithfrostinganddecoratingsugar(ifdesired).Bestif
servedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutter
andmarshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.
Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2and3above.Microwavecooking
timesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 Shamrock (40g):Calories:160;
CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:2g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:10mg;Sodium:120mg;TotalCarbohydrate:31g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:15g;Protein:1g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:12
St. Patricks Day Shamrocks
28 Seasonal Specials Yummy Desserts 29
Whenyouservethese
clover-shapeddelightsto
yourguestsonMarch17,
theylldanceanIrishjig
ofhappiness.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz. about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Green decorating sugar (optional)
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
Celebrate the Luck o the Irish!St. Patricks Day, celebrated each year on March 17, offers lots of opportunities to
make imaginative Rice Krispies Treats.
Green Treats: Stir a few drops of green food coloring into the melted
marshmallows to tint yourTreats the favorite Irish color.
Irish Flags: Decorate ag shapes with vertical bars of green, white, and orange.
Pots o Gold: Use a stencil to cut out shapes like leprechauns magical pots.
(Grownups: This is a job for you.) Cover with gold-colored frosting and decorate
the tops with decorating gel or small disc-shaped candies to look like gold coins.
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Canned frosting
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
2.AddKELLOGG'SRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
13x9x2-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Cool.Usingcanned
frostingpipetieandshirtcollarontop.Toservecutinto2-inch
squares.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutter
andmarshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.
Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2and3above.Microwavecooking
timesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:2 Squares, undecorated (35g):
Calories:140;CaloriesfromFat: 25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;
TransFat:0g;Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate:27g;
DietaryFiber: 0g;Sugars:13g;Protein:1g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:6
Father's Day Shirt and Tie
36 Seasonal Specials Yummy Desserts 37
Treat Dad to a Fathers Day He Wont Forget!If your dad isnt a shirt-and-tie kind of guy, think about other things he might like.
Hobbies: Does Dad collect stamps, or does he love to sh? Both hobbies
suggest fun ideas for imaginatively shaped and decorated Treats .
Remote ControlTreats(left): If he loves to channel-surf, make Dad a pan of
Treats using Rice Krispies cereal orCocoa Krispies cereal and decorate it like
a TV remote control with frosting and candies for the buttons.
Sports-themedTreats: Create snacks inspired by his favorite sports, such as Soccer
Balls and Baseballs(page 67) orChocolate Nutty Mini-Footballs(page 68).
Giveyourdadhisfavorite
kindofshirtandtieasa
Father'sDaypresent.He'll
enjoyeverybite!
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Food coloring (optional)
Red or black string licorice
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.Divide
marshmallowmixtureinto4or5portions.Stirafewdropsof
differentfoodcolorsintoeachportion,ifdesired.
2.DivideKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScerealamongmarshmallow
portions.Stireachuntilwellcoated.Coolslightly.
3.Usingbutteredhandsshapecerealmixturesinto14holidaylight
bulbsand1plug.Placeonwaxpaper.
4.Shapelicoriceintocircletoformholidaylightswire.Attachcereal
lightsandplugtolicoricewithfrosting.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutterand
marshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.Stir
untilsmooth.Dividemarshmallowmixtureinto4or5portions.Stir
afewdropsofdifferentfoodcolorsintoeachportion,ifdesired.
Followsteps2thru4above.Microwavecookingtimesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 Light Bulb or Plug plus Licorice (28g):
Calories:110;CaloriesfromFat:20;TotalFat:2.5g;SaturatedFat:0g;
TransFat:0g;Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:85mg;TotalCarbohydrate:22g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:10g;Protein:1g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:15
Holiday Lights Treats
Happy Holidays 51
Enjoy a New Twist on Holiday Tradition!For another edible Christmas decoration, turn the original recipe (page 8) into
Candy Cane Treats(left). Let the cereal mixture cool slightly and use clean hands
coated with butter to shape 2 large canes or 12 smaller ones. Decorate each
with stripes of red string licorice, secured with white frosting.
Brightenupyourholiday
tablewiththeseedible
lights,easilymadefrom
theoriginalrecipe(page 8)
plusafewdropsoffood
coloringandstringlicorice.
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
13 cup creamy peanut butter
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
13 cup desired avor jelly
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:12
Peanut Butter and Jelly Crisps
Snacktivate! 71
Spreadyourfavoritejelly
orjambetweenlayersof
cerealmixtureinfusedwith
creamypeanutbutterto
makethiscrispyversionof
aclassicPB&Jsandwich.
Ring the Changes on an After-School Favorite!Even a simple combination like peanut butter and jelly gives you the chance to come up
with endless yummy variations.
Swap Out the Jelly: Instead of the strawberry jam shown here, use another jam or
jelly you like, such as apricot, peach, grape, blueberry, raspberry, or marmalade.
Try Different Nut Butters: Look in supermarkets and health foods stores for
spreads made from other nuts, including almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts.
Add Mix-ins: Along with the Rice Krispies cereal, stir in raisins or chocolate chips.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.Stirinpeanut
butteruntilmelted.
2.AddKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypresshalfofthecereal
mixtureinto8x8x2-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Spread
withjelly.Pressremainingcerealmixtureontop.Cool.Cutinto
2-inchsquares.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutterand
marshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.Stir
untilsmooth.Addpeanutbutter,stirringuntilmelted.Followsteps2
and3above.Microwavecookingtimesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:2 Squares (39g):Calories:150;
CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:160mg;TotalCarbohydrate:30g;
DietaryFiber:0g;Sugars:16g;Protein:1g.
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78 Yummy Desserts
INGREDIENTS
7 rectangular sheets Keebler Grahamscrackers (each cracker sheet measuresabout 5 x 2 inches and is scored into4 pieces)
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 package (12 oz., 2 cups) semisweetchocolate morsels
23 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
cup crunchy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Coat13x9x2-inchmicrowave-safedishwithcookingspray.
ArrangeKEEBLERGRAHAMScrackersinsinglelayerindish,
breakingcrackersasneededtot.Sprinklemarshmallowsevenly
overcrackers.
2.MicrowaveonHIGH1minuteoruntilmarshmallowsarepuffy.
Removefrommicrowave.Coolcompletely.
3.In2-quartmicrowave-safemixingbowlcombinechocolatemorsels,
cornsyrupandbutter.MicrowaveonHIGHabout112minutesoruntil
chocolateismelted,stirringevery30seconds.Stirinpeanutbutter.
AddKELLOGG'SRICEKRISPIEScereal,mixinguntilcombined.
4.Spreadevenlyovermarshmallows.Coverandrefrigerateabout
1houroruntilrm.Cutandstoreinairtightcontainerinrefrigerator.
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CONVENTIONAL DIRECTIONS:Followstep1usingovenproofbaking
dish.Bakeat375Fabout7minutes,untilmarshmallowsarepuffy.
Coolcompletely.Inmediumsaucepancombinechocolate,cornsyrup
andbutter.Stirconstantlyovermedium-lowheatuntilmelted.
Removefromheat.Stirinpeanutbutter.StirinKELLOGG'SRICE
KRISPIEScereal.Completeasinstep4above.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 piece (32g):Calories:140;CaloriesfromFat:60;TotalFat:7g;SaturatedFat:3.5g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:5mg;Sodium:55mg;TotalCarbohydrate:21g;
DietaryFiber:less than 1g;Sugars:13g;Protein:2g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:1hour20minutes/Servings:12
Chocolate Yummies
Yummy Desserts 79
Thesesnackscombineall
theavorsofclassicsmores
withatouchofpeanutbutter.
Make SMore SMores!
ForSMoresTreats, start with the original
recipe (page 8), but use Cocoa Krispies
cereal. Along with the cereal, add cup
graham crackers broken into -inch
pieces. After pressing into the pan, sprinkle
with cup miniature marshmallows and
cup miniature semisweet chocolate
chips. Cut into squares when cool.
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
- or -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Assorted candies
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inlargesaucepanmeltbutteroverlowheat.Addmarshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
2.AddKELLOGG'SRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorwaxpaperevenlypressmixtureinto
15x10x1-inchpancoatedwithcookingspray.Coolslightly.
Usingsmallroundcookiecutterscoatedwithcookingspraycut
outabout100circles.
4.Placeeightorninecirclesnexttoeachothertoformeachcaterpillar.
Decoratewithfrostingand/orcandies.Bestifservedthesameday.
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MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:Inmicrowave-safebowlheatbutterand
marshmallowsonHIGHfor3minutes,stirringafter2minutes.
Stiruntilsmooth.Followsteps2,3,and4above.Microwave
cookingtimesmayvary.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 Caterpillar (44g):Calories:140;
CaloriesfromFat:25;TotalFat:3g;SaturatedFat:0.5g;TransFat:0g;
Cholesterol:0mg;Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate: 27g;
DietaryFiber: 0g;Sugars:13g;Protein:1g.
PreparationTime:20minutes/TotalTime:40minutes/Servings:12
Rice Krispies Treats
Caterpillars
84 Lets Have a Party! Yummy Desserts 85
Try Other Springtime Party Snacks!Rice Krispies Treats Fun Balls (left) are wonderful for a spring afternoon party. Make
the original recipe (page 8). Using a -cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray,
divide the warm cereal mixture into portions. Then, using clean hands coated with
butter, shape each portion into a ball. Insert wooden ice cream sticks and decorate
with coconut, colored sprinkles, or melted chocolate. Let stand until rm.
Fortheprettycenterpiece
ofaspringtimeparty,create
caterpillarsfromcut-out
roundsoftheoriginalrecipe
(page 8),thendecoratewith
pastelfrostingandcandies.
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INGREDIENTS
28 tablespoons (3 sticks plus1 tablespoons) butter or margarine,divided
9 packages (10 oz each, about 380 total)regular marshmallows, divided
- or -
38 cups miniature marshmallows
57 cups Rice Krispies cereal (divided)
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Edible owers, for decoration(optional, see note)
For best results, see our tips on page 8.
1.Inalargepotmelt9tablespoonsbutteroverlowheat.Add
3packages(30ounces)marshmallowsandstiruntilcompletely
melted.Removefromheat.
2.Add18cupsKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntil
wellcoated.
3.Usingbutteredspatulaorcleanbutteredhands,evenlypressmixtureinto14x2-inchroundcakepancoatedwithcookingspray
andlinedwithparchmentpaper.Unmoldandletcool.
4.Meanwhile,inalargepotmelt712tablespoonsbutteroverlow
heat.Add212packages(25ounces)marshmallowsandstiruntil
completelymelted.Removefromheat.
5.Add15cupsKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stiruntil
wellcoated.
6.Usingbutteredspatulaorcleanbutteredhands,evenlypress
mixtureinto12x2-inchroundcakepancoatedwithcookingspray
andlinedwithparchmentpaper.Unmoldandletcool.
7.Meanwhile,inalargepot
melt6tablespoonsbutterover
lowheat.Add2packages
(20ounces)marshmallows
andstiruntilcompletely
melted.Removefromheat.
8.Add12cupsKELLOGGS
RICEKRISPIEScereal.Stir
untilwellcoated.
PreparationTime:4hours/TotalTime:5hours/Servings:76
Rice Krispies Treats Wedding Cake
90 Lets Have a Party! Lets Have a Party! 91
9.Usingbutteredspatulaorcleanbutteredhandsevenly
pressmixtureinto10x2-inchroundcakepancoatedwith
cookingsprayandlinedwithparchmentpaper.Unmold
andletcool.
10.Meanwhile,inalargepotmelt412tablespoonsbutter
overlowheat.Add112packages(15ounces)marshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
11.Add9cupsKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIEScereal.Stir
untilwellcoated.
12.
Usingbutteredspatulaorcleanbutteredhandsevenlypressmixtureinto8x2-inchroundcakepancoatedwith
cookingsprayandlinedwithparchmentpaper(right).Unmold
andletcool.
13.Meanwhile,inalargepotmelt112tablespoonsbutter
overlowheat.Add12package(5ounces)marshmallows
andstiruntilcompletelymelted.Removefromheat.
14.Add3cupsKELLOGGSRICEKRISPIES
cereal.Stiruntilwellcoated.
15.Usingbutteredspatulaorcleanbuttered
handsevenlypressmixtureinto6x2-inch
cakepancoatedwithcookingsprayandlined
withparchmentpaper.Unmoldandletcool.
16.Oncealllayershavecooled,stackthem
carefullycenteredontopofeachotherfromlargestonthebottomtosmallestontop(left).
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discoverthatbothofthem
havehadalifelongloveof
America'sfavoritesnack.So,
whatbetterwaycouldthere
betohaveafunweddingcake
thateveryonewillenjoy?It
takessometimetoprepareall
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17.Usingatubeoffrostingordecoratinggelandadecorative
tip,piperibbonsorgarlandsandsmallowershapesordotsall
alongthesidesofthelayers (left).
18.Addedibleowersaroundthesidesorontop.
19.Toserve,useaserratedbreadknifetocutthetoplayer
onlyintoservings (see sidebar).Continuetocutandservethecake
layerbylayer.
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NUTRITION FACTS:ServingSize:1 Slice, unfrosted (35g):
Calories:140;CaloriesfromFat: 25;TotalFat:3g;
SaturatedFat:0.5g;TransFat:0g;Cholesterol:0mg;
Sodium:110mg;TotalCarbohydrate: 27g;
DietaryFiber: 0g;Sugars:13g;Protein:1g.
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SERVINGS PER LAYER:
Layer size Number of servings
6-inch 6to8
8-inch 8to10
10-inch 10to15
12-inch 15to20
14-inch 25to30
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A Natural Decoration for Your CakeIn addition to frosting decorations, look in supermarket produce
sections for edible owers such as marigolds, carnations, hibiscus,
nasturtiums, peonies, roses, or violets. Be careful to use only
those grown without pesticides or chemicals.
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