Pretzel-Tailed Turkey Treats

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Get your kids in the "Turkey Day" spirit with this fun and fancy recipe. With candy corn feathers and pretzel tails, these funny-faced turkeys are almost too cute to gobble up.
 

Thanksgiving Recipes - Turkey shapes with pretzel tails

Get your kids in the "Turkey Day" spirit with this fun and fancy recipe. With candy corn feathers and pretzel tails, these funny-faced turkeys are almost too cute to gobble up.
Ingredients

(Nutrition Information)

  • 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
  • 1 package   (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows
  • - OR -
  • 4 cups   miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups   Cocoa Rice Krispies®
  •    Creamy peanut butter
  •    Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  •    Pretzel twists
  •    Pretzel sticks
  •    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.

    Where to buy


1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add 6 cups KELLOGG'S COCOA KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Cool slightly. Cut warm cereal mixture into two different sized circles using two sizes of circle cookie cutters for the turkey bodies (depending on size of cutters). Cool.

3. Spread peanut butter on bottom of the smaller circular pieces; attach this to a larger circular piece to form the turkey body. Insert pretzel twists into body for tail feathers. Insert pretzel sticks for legs. Use frosting to attach candies for eyes and beak. 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.

When I had all 4 of my wisdon teeth extracted, all I could eat was softened Rice Krispies cereal. Rice Krispies kept me alive!! Ha!

Pamela, NC

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:25 PM


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1. I took my daughters shopping for the ingredients (5yr and 3yr) they are so excited to make theses and it gives them a chance to feel apart of Thanksgiving. we are going to use frosting in place of the peanut butter, I'll let everyone know how they turn out for us!!

Amanda, MI – Posted: 11-22-2009, 10:35 PM

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2. My daughter, then 4, and I made these last year. She loved them so much that we HAVE to make them for all 22 of her classmates this year!

Misty, PA – Posted: 11-18-2010, 9:40 AM

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3. I attempted to make these for my kids preschool snack day. While they are very cute - they are very time consuming to make. It took me almost 3 hours (with kids helping).

Katie, WA – Posted: 11-17-2010, 10:21 PM

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4. I made these today with my two boys ages 6 and 7. They were so easy and not time consuming at all! I set all the ingredients out in bowls, pre-cut all the treats, and let them go for it!! They had tons of fun!!!

Elsie, OR – Posted: 11-21-2010, 6:53 PM

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5. Its very tasty.........

Subhan, NV – Posted: 11-22-2011, 11:39 AM

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6. this is the best site yet

val, FL – Posted: 11-23-2009, 11:25 AM

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7. good

lori, OH – Posted: 11-14-2009, 4:07 PM

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8. I dont know what to write at this time I just sign up

Lenae, CA – Posted: 11-12-2009, 1:50 PM

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