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    Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
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    Christmas Recipes - Cute holiday gift shapes with licorice bows

    Frosting "wrapping paper" and little licorice bows make this recipe a deliciously thoughtful gift for friends and family around the holidays.
    Ingredients

    (Nutrition Information)

    • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
    • - OR -
    • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
    • 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
    • - OR -
    • 6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
    • Canned frosting or decorating gel
    • Assorted candies
    • Red string licorice
    • 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 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.

    4. Use frosting to fasten stacks of two squares together. Decorate with additional frosting and/or candies. Tie bows on packages with licorice, if desired. 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 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.

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    comments-3533. When a recipe calls for fresh marshmellows, use them. It makes the biggest difference in the recipe. Taste and texture. Thanks, Ann Philbeck

    Ann, VA – Posted: 12-04-2009, 05:19 AM

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    comments-3713. Where are the Dad reviews? I find the fact that there are "Mom Ratings" but no Father ones deplorable and sexist.That being said, I do enjoy this present recipe. My kids loved it.

    Mr, ND – Posted: 12-16-2009, 05:49 AM

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    comments-602. my seceret indredient is squirt of whipped cream and some cinnamon sprikles. i love rice krispie treat:)

    sadie, CA – Posted: 12-14-2008, 02:04 AM

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