Rice Krispie Easter Treats Recipes

EASTER RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• Coat with cooking spray enough cupcake tins to yield 16 (2-1/2-inch) cups.
• In a small bowl, stir together water and green food coloring. Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on a baking sheet to dry.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted. Remove from heat.
• Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
• Using lightly greased hands, divide the warm mixture into prepared cupcake tins . Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
• Fill cooled nests with coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. These are best when eaten the same day.
• Follow steps 1 and 2 of the stove top directions above.
• In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
• Follow steps 4 to 6 of the stove top directions above. Remember, microwave cooking times may vary. Source: Kellogg North America Company. Reprinted with permission.

RICE KRISPIE EASTER TREATS

Steps:

• Lightly grease the insides of the cookie cutters using either oil or cooking spray. Place them on a paper-lined baking sheet.
• Melt chocolate over a warm-water bath or in the microwave.
• Stir in brown rice crispies.
• Spread mixture into cookie cutters pressing down lightly. Decorate your treats with mini chocolate candies if desired.
• Allow to harden for 1 1/2 hours. I didnt need to put them into the fridge, but depending onto the climate/weather you might need to do that.
• Carefully remove the cookie cutters.