Coal Rice Krispy Treats Food

LUMPS OF COAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a cookie sheet or serving plate with wax paper -OR-Spray 8" square pan with cooking spray. Set aside. (Use the pan if you want to serve as bars instead of "lumps")
• Crush or process cookies into a fine powder.
• Over medium/low heat, melt butter and marshmallows in a saucepan until smooth.
• Remove from heat and stir in cookie crumbs. Mix well.
• Use a spoon (it's sticky, so a cookie scoop won't work) and drop into piles onto wax paper. Shape into lumps if necessary. -OR-Press into prepared pan and allow to cool.

CLASSIC CRISPY RICE TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the longer sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Working quickly, add the rice cereal to the pot and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Decorate with toppings if using (see Cook's Note).
• Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Store the cereal treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

RICE KRISPIES TREAT COALS

Steps:

• A stocking full of coal might not be such a bad gift after all: These lumps are Rice Krispies Treats! To make some, prepare a half batch of the treats as the box directs, then shape into small irregular lumps while still warm. Microwave 16 ounces chopped dark chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted. Dip the treats in the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let set slightly, then roll in black cocoa powder or finely ground chocolate wafer cookies.

LUMPS OF COAL

Steps:

• Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add marshmallows and stir until melted. Cook and stir mixture for 2 minutes more. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir crushed cookies into marshmallow mixture until well coated.
• Press cookie mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish using a buttered spatula or waxed paper; cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.