Very Cherry Treats™

Very Cherry Treats™

  • Dried cherries add a tart-sweet twist to Rice Krispies® cereal treats.
  • Melt butter and marshmallows, then mix in cherry flavoring and red coloring.
  • Microwave and stovetop directions offer quick preparation options.
  • Store in an airtight container for two days or freeze for six weeks.
  • Cut into 2-inch squares and serve for best texture and taste.

Combine dried cherries and Rice Krispies® cereal for a sweet, tart treat. Melt 3 tablespoons butter with 10 ounces marshmallows, add 2 teaspoons cherry flavoring and 1 teaspoon red coloring (optional), then stir in 6 cups cereal and 1/2 cup dried cherries. Press into a 13 x 9-inch pan, cool, and cut into 2-inch squares. Ready in 30 minutes, makes 12 servings. Enjoy fresh for up to two days or freeze for up to six weeks in an airtight container.

These bright red treats have real dried cherries mixed right in for a tart and sweet summertime snack.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

10

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

30

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 2 teaspoonscherry flavoring
  • 1 teaspoonred food coloring (optional)
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1/2 cupdried tart cherries

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cherry flavoring and food coloring (if desired). 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal and dried cherries. 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. 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. Add cherry flavoring and food coloring (if desired), stirring until combined. Follow steps 2 and 3 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.