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Holiday Candy Canes - Rice Krispies®
Thumbnil Holiday Candy Canes - Rice Krispies®

Holiday Candy Canes - Rice Krispies®

Anticipate the joy of holiday candy canes with these tasty ones. The sweet treats get decorated with frosting—a great job for little hands at your house.

PREP TIME (MIN): 20
TOTAL TIME (MIN): 40
SERVINGS 10

Ingredients

  • 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
  • Canned white frosting or decorating gel
  • Food coloring (optional)

Directions

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® with Holiday Colors 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 4-inch, candy cane cookie cutter coated with cooking spray cut into stocking shapes. Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired. Decorate with frosting. 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.

Notes:

• 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.