Springtime Garden Plots
- Springtime Garden Plots recipe creates a fun edible garden activity for kids using innovative treats.
- Basic ingredients include Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, food coloring, and assorted candies.
- Instructions detail creating edible items like carrots, watermelons, and tomatoes for garden-themed decorations.
- Microwave and conventional preparation methods are outlined, emphasizing ease for cooks of all skill levels.
- Recommendations highlight using fresh marshmallows, avoiding diet margarine, and specific storage tips.
Make spring fun in the kitchen with this kid-friendly Rice Krispies recipe. Melt butter and marshmallows with green food coloring, then mix in Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal for the base. Decorate with crushed sandwich cookies as “dirt” and create cute vegetables like carrots, watermelons, and tomatoes using assorted candies. Both microwave and stovetop methods are offered. These treats can be made in advance and stored for up to two days, or frozen for up to six weeks.
4 cups JET-PUFFED marshmallows the kids will love helping you plant this garden full of yummy treats!
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 package (10oz., about 80)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 11 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 12 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- Green Food Coloring
- Chocolate sandwich cookies
- Assorted candies
- Decorating gel
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and green food coloring. Stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. For the cookie “dirt,” finely grind a sleeve of chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor. 4. To make vegetables: Carrots are made out of orange gummy candy cut in half on the diagonal. Using a toothpick make a hole in the top of the carrot and add two strips of green sour tape for leaves. The watermelon is a gum ball with stripes drawn onto it using a green food marker. The tomato is a sour cherry ball with a few snips of green sour tape attached to the top. 5. Cut 2 inch squares for the garden plots. Top with some chocolate dirt and a vegetable. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter, food coloring, and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow remaining steps 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
