Halloween Bat Treats™

Halloween Bat Treats™

  • Halloween Bat Treats™ let children decorate bat-shaped Rice Krispies snacks with frosting and candies.
  • Preparation uses melted marshmallows, Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal, butter, and cookie cutters for bat shapes.
  • Microwave instructions help simplify melting and mixing; fresh marshmallows give the best results in the recipe.
  • Snacks can be stored up to two days at room temperature or frozen for 6 weeks in an airtight container.
  • Reduced sodium Rice Krispies cereal supports flavor preferences while keeping the treat delicious.

Let creativity soar by designing bat-shaped Rice Krispies snacks. Melt 3 tablespoons butter with 10 ounces of marshmallows, then stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Press the mixture into a pan, cool slightly, and use cookie cutters to create bat shapes. Decorate with frosting and candies for a playful finish. Try the microwave method to save time. Serve fresh for best taste, store up to two days at room temperature, or freeze for 6 weeks. The recipe makes 12 treats in about 40 minutes and suits kids’ hands-on fun. Kellogg's reduced sodium Rice Krispies keep treats tasty while meeting flavor preferences.

Let your kids' imagination take flight while decorating these bat shapes. Pipe frosting to make fangs, funny faces and fancy wings.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • OR
  • Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • Canned frosting or decorating gel
  • Assorted candies

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

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 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into bat shapes. Decorate with 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. Continue with recipe as directed 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. Kellogg’s® has reduced the sodium content of Rice Krispies® to meet current consumer flavor- and nutrition-preferences. Rice Krispies Treats® made with the lower sodium cereal taste great without any added salt, but, if you desire, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter before melting. Continue with recipe as directed.