Rice Krispies Treats® Snowmen

Rice Krispies Treats® Snowmen

  • The recipe requires marshmallows, butter, Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®, and decorations like candies and coconut.
  • Preparation involves shaping cereal mixtures into snowmen using buttered hands and decorating them creatively.
  • Microwave directions provided as an alternative method to melt butter and marshmallows for convenience.
  • Ensure storage of treats at room temperature for no more than two days using an airtight container.
  • Use only fresh marshmallows for optimal results; reduced-calorie or tub margarine is not suitable.
It only takes three ingredients, a few decorations, and a little imagination to turn The Original Rice Krispies Treats® into a fun, decorative dessert.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

15

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

15

SERVINGS

8

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)regular marshmallows
  • OR
  • 4 cupsminiature marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • Vanilla frosting
  • 16pretzel sticks
  • Red string licorice or red pull-apart licorice
  • Assorted candies
  • Flaked coconut

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® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using 1/2 cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray measure out eight 1/2-cup portions. Using 1/4 cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide remaining warm cereal mixture into 8 smaller portions. Using buttered hands shape large portions into 8 large balls and shape smaller portions into 8 small balls. Cool. 4. Place large balls on serving plates. Use frosting to attach a small ball to the top of each large ball. Decorate with additional frosting, pretzel sticks, licorice, assorted candies and coconut. 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. Stir in cereal. Follow steps 3 and 4 above. Notes: For best results, use fresh marshmallows Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.