Snack-O-Lantern Treats

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
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Give your jack-o-lantern-shaped snacks a spooky, happy or silly face. No matter how you decorate, they're all so tasty it's scary.
 

Halloween Recipes - Quick and easy jack-o-lantern shapes

Give your jack-o-lantern-shaped snacks a spooky, happy or silly face. No matter how you decorate, they're all so tasty it's scary.
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®
  •    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 1/2 cup measuring cup coated wtih cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into slightly flattened ball. Cool. Decorate with frosting and/or candies for pumpkin faces. Individually wrap in plastic wrap. 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.

I teach an earth science class after school. Each week I have a snack, story, activity and a craft all based around one theme. One week I was teaching about volcanoes. I couldn't decide on a snack that would be dairy free and nut free. Finally I went back to the basics. I made rice crispy treats, one of my all time favorite snacks. But instead of a simple square I formed the warm mixture into individual volcano shapes. I put a maraschino cherry in the mouth of the volcano and I brought strawberry syrup to drizzle down the side for lava. MMMMMMMMMM...they were outrageously delicious. I'm so glad rice crispy treats have always been there for me. Thanks Kelloggs

anne, NJ

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:34 PM


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1.  Dear Rice Krispie Creators, on the snack o lanterns you should put Rice Krispies on the frosting

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