Santa Claus Treats

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 12 Mom Rating:
4
Make these jolly, round faces with your kids on Christmas Eve. Then leave them out for Santa to enjoy while he delivers presents.
 

Christmas Recipes - Make cute Santa Claus faces with your kids

Make these jolly, round faces with your kids on Christmas Eve. Then leave them out for Santa to enjoy while he delivers presents.
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 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 cookie cutter coated with cooking spray cut into Santa faces. Decorate wtih frosting and/or candies. 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 layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

My 3 year old daughter has severe food allergies and can never have the traditional cookies, cakes and candies. I discovered that we could make wonderful rice krispie treats that were wheat, soy, egg and nut free!! We have made them into hearts for Valentine's, pumkins for fall, turkeys for Thanksgiving, and soon to be stars for Christmas. I would have never guessed how one snack could become such a treasured family tradition!

Mary, GA

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:27 PM


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