Holiday Presents

Holiday Presents

Create sweet Rice Krispies Treats decorated as festive holiday gifts. Melt butter and marshmallows, then stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Press into a pan, cool, then cut into 2-inch squares and stack. Pipe frosting as ribbon and top with candies as bows. Ready in 40 minutes and serves 12. Store in an airtight container for up to two days, or freeze for up to six weeks.

  • Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® and marshmallows make festive treats for the holidays.
  • Frosting ribbons and candies act as edible bows for a gift-wrapped look.
  • Prep and assembly take 40 minutes, yielding 12 servings.
  • Alternative microwave instructions simplify preparation.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to two days, or freeze for up to six weeks to keep treats fresh.
Sweet Rice Krispies Treats® decorated as holiday packages make great Christmas presents for friends and neighbors.

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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)regular marshmallows
  • OR
  • 4 cupsminiature marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg’s® Rice Krispies® with Holiday Colors cereal
  • OR
  • 6 cupsKellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • Canned white frosting
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • 12round striped peppermint candies or other 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® with Holiday Colors 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. Cut into 2-inch squares. For each present, stack 2 squares on top of each other. 4. Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired. Pipe frosting on each stack as ribbon. Use small amount of frosting to attach one candy to the top of each present as bow. 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 through 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Notes: • 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.