Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Thanksgiving Turkeys
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Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Thanksgiving Turkeys

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Ingredients
  • 3   tablespoons
    butter or margarine
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  • 1   package
    (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows
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  • or 4   cups
    miniature marshmallows
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  • 6   cups
    Cocoa Rice Krispies®
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    Creamy peanut butter
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    Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
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    Pretzel twists
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    Pretzel sticks
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    Canned frosting or decorating gel
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    Assorted candies
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Directions
1.
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2.
Add 6 cups KELLOGG'S® COCOA KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. Cool slightly.Cutwarm cereal mixture into two different sized circles using two sizes of circle cookie cuttersfor the turkey bodies (depending on size of cutters). Cool.
3.
Spread peanut butter on bottom of the smaller circular pieces; attach this to a larger circular piece to form the turkey body. Insert pretzel twists into body for tail feathers. Insert pretzel sticks for legs. Use frosting to attach candies for eyes and beak. 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 and 3 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. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 340, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 35%, Vitamin C 35%, Calcium 6%, Iron 35%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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