Rice Krispie treats are a family favorite across the nation. Theyre not expensive to make, kids and adults love them, and theyre appropriate for holidays, special occasions and regular days alike. The treats are often poured into a pan, allowed to set up, then cut into squares and served. Although these regular Rice Krispie treats are delicious the mix can also be made to create fabulous Easter eggs for the holidays. The eggs you make can be wrapped and given to a child or can be served as dessert at a family dinner.
To make the original Rice Krispie Treats use a large saucepan to melt 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine over very low heat. Add 10 oz of regular marshmallows (about 40 marshmallows) or 4 cups of miniature marshmallows. A 7 oz jar of marshmallow creme can be substituted for the regular or mini marshmallows. Stir over low heat until the marshmallows are completely melted. Stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies and continue stirring them until they are well-coated. Use a buttered spoon to turn the mixture into a buttered bowl. Wait a few minutes to allow the mixture to cool then begin making your assortment of Easter eggs.
There are many different types of eggs you can make from the Rice Krispie Treat mix. Use a spatula to spread some of the mix into a buttered pan. Use cookie cutters to cut egg shapes from the cooled pan full of mix. With the remainder of the mix you can use your hands to shape the eggs. Coat hands with butter or non-stick cooking spray so that the mixture doesnt stick to you. Take a pinch of the mix and shape it into an egg shape. Or, press the handful of mix onto a piece of buttered wax paper and shape it into an egg with a flat bottom. Each method will create a different-looking egg. Cookie cutter eggs can be decorated in many different ways. Use tube frosting to create stripes, dots and similar patterns on the eggs. Or, spread frosting all over the egg then sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Another option is to cut the molded egg in half then frost it and push the two sides back together, trapping the frosting between them. It makes it easier to decorate complete eggs by using a wooden skewer to hold them. Push the skewer into one end of the egg and you can then hold it with the skewer while spreading frosting or other edible embellishments on the egg. Eggs with flat bottoms are much easier to do than complete eggs. The flat bottoms allow you to leave the eggs on the buttered pan or wax paper while you spread frosting or create other designs. A short list of things you can use to decorate the eggs include assorted tiny candies, cereal pieces, licorice, mini marshmallows, powdered sugar, cocoa, and colored sugar. Use these items to create the perfect dessert or other egg treat for your family or guests. You dont necessarily have to use regular Rice Krispies to make the egg treats; Cocoa Krispies are another option. The Cocoa Krispies give you the opportunity to make chocolate-flavored eggs. You can even combine the regular and the chocolate Krispies to create unique flavors for kids or adults. You dont necessarily have to make only egg shapes for Easter, either. Use cookie cutters to make rabbit or other shapes, too. Or, use things like marshmallows, candies and other foods to create bunnies, chicks and other designs from the Rice Krispie Treat mix. Whether youre creating the eggs and other goodies for kids Easter baskets, or as a dessert for your familys Easter dinner, youll have a good time making them. Theyre really easy to create and to decorate using whatever you happen to have around the house or a few things from the grocery store. The recipient will love the egg, bunny or other treat that youve created but dont forget to stop and try one yourself. You deserve it!
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