Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Holiday Lights
Recipe from Kellogg's


Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Holiday Lights

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Ingredients
  • 3  tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • or 1  package
    (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
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  • 4  cups
    miniature marshmallows
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  • 6  cups
    Rice Krispies®
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    Food coloring (optional)
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    Red or black string licorice
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Directions
1.
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Divide marshmallow mixture into 4 or 5 portions. Stir a few drops of different food colors into each portion, if desired.
2.
Divide KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal among marshmallow portions. Stir each until well coated. Cool slightly.
3.
Using butteredhands shape cereal mixtures into holiday lights and plug. Place on wax paper.
4.
Shape licorice into circle to form holiday lights wire. Attach cereal lights and plug to licorice with frosting. 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. Divide marshmallow mixture into 4 or 5 portions. Stir a few drops of different food colors into each portion, if desired. Follow steps 2 thru 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note
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 at room temperature in airtight container.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 110, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 0%, Iron 15%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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