Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Christmas Trees

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Oh, Christmas tree! Have your kids make a few of these when the crafting bug hits. All you need are a few staple ingredients (such as margarine, marshmallows, Kellogg's™ Rice Krispies™ cereal, frosting and cinnamon candies) to create a festive treat they’ll love.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal or
  • 6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies™ cereal
  • Prepared green frosting
  • Red cinnamon candies

Cooking Instructions

  1. Melt margarine in large saucepan 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 waxed paper, press mixture evenly in 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using 4-inch tree cookie cutter, cut into tree shapes. Decorate as desired with frosting and red cinnamon candies. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallow at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
  2. Microwave cooking times may vary.

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Preparation Time: 30 min.
Servings: 12

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 
  • 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.
  • Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
  • Store no more than two days in airtight container.
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