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Spring is my favorite time to bake. There are so many fun holidays to make tasty treats for and Easter gives me an excuse to get creative with what I make. My son (and more so my husband) are obsessed with Rice Krispie treats. They have both been asking me to make some recently so I figured why not have a little fun and make them festive for the spring and Easter. *This post contains affiliate links.
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Here's what you need to make it:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (half a stick)
- 5 cups rice cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange icing
(I just got the pre-made kind that comes in a tube for decorating)
(I just got the pre-made kind that comes in a tube for decorating)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
(optional)
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To make, melt the butter in a saucepan
. Once it's completely melted add the marshmallows and stir, stir, stir. Once those are melted down, I like to add vanilla extract for a little more flavor, but it's completely optional.
. Once it's completely melted add the marshmallows and stir, stir, stir. Once those are melted down, I like to add vanilla extract for a little more flavor, but it's completely optional.?
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Add some drops of yellow food coloring to the marshmallow/butter mixture, then stir in the rice cereal. Let it cool for a bit and then start shaping it.
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I tried to make them as chicken-shaped as possible, but to me they look more like little squashes. Either way, they don't need to be perfect and even something really simple like a ball would work for this. Once they're shaped and cooled, put a dot of orange icing for the beak and on the bottom for the feet. Stick in 2 chocolate chips for the eyes and your chicks are complete.
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These are so simple to make and really fun to eat. Enjoy!
These rice krispie treats are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
These are super cute to make with the kids, nice treat for after dinner. I’ll be sure to make these soon!