Gumdrop Rice Krispie Squares Food

THE ORIGINAL RICE KRISPIES TREATS SQUARES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Remove from heat.
• (It would be perfect to be measuring out all of the cereal at this time, having it ready in a large bowl.).
• Working quickly, add rice krispies cereal, and stir until the cereal is well coated.
• Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press the mixture evenly into a greased 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan (or whatever pan you have on hand).
• When the treats are cooled, cut into squares.
• Serve, and enjoy!

GUMDROP SQUARES

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Stir in 2 cups sugar and boil 5 minutes. Stir in gelatin mixture. Allow to boil gently for 15 minutes.
• Dip three shallow, small pans in cold water, then remove. Remove boiling mixture from heat, and divide evenly among three heat-proof bowls. Flavor one bowl with peppermint, one with lemon, and one with cinnamon. Tint the peppermint green, the lemon yellow, and the cinnamon red. Pour each mixture into its own pan and let rest overnight to set.
• Turn gumdrops out onto a sugared board and cut into squares with a sharp knife. Roll cut gumdrops in sugar. Let stand until firm.

RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large saucean over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat.
• Stir in vanilla. Add cereal, stirring until coated.
• Using a lightly buttered spatula, press into a buttered 13x9 baking pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
• You can also use 5 cups miniature marshmallow for this recipe. For chewier squares, use 5 cups cereal.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave margarine at HIGH 30-60 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallow, tossing to coat. Microwave at HIGH 1 -11/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds. Follow directions as above.

SWEET MARIE BARS

Steps:

• Mix together peanut butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter and vanilla.
• Melt this mixture in the microwave, mix well.
• Add rice krispies and carefully mix until they are coated.
• Pat into 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
• Melt chocolate chips in the microwave.
• Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of rice krispie mixture.
• Chill before cutting into bars.

GUMDROP RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Melt butter and marshmallows on stove top.
• Please cereal and gumdrops in a bowl and pour marshmallow mixture on top.
• Stir to coat.
• Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan.
• Let cool before cutting.

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water to soften; set aside.
• Put the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cherry-flavored gelatin to the pan, followed by the softened unflavored gelatin. Stir and remove from the heat. Continue stirring until the gelatins are dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup and let cool for 5 minutes; it will be warm but not yet set. Pour the liquid into the molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Remove the gumdrops from the molds and place onto wax paper. Coat some in granulated red sugar, some in granulated white sugar and some in coarse white sugar; return to the wax paper. Store in a cool dry place until ready to eat.

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.

GUMDROP SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix applesauce, unflavored gelatin, fruit flavored jello, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a pan and heat to boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Stir Often. Fill loaf pan halfway to the top with cold water. Pour water out and immediately pour the jello mixture into the wet pan. When loaf pan is cool enough to touch, refrigerate for about 3 hours or until the candy is firm. Cut candy into 1 inch square. Dip the knife into a glass of water to keep the candy from sticking. Let candy stand 8 hours to dry. When candy has dried roll each square in sugar. Prep time does not include air drying time.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir and cook until sugar has melted and mixture almost comes to a boil.
• Be careful not to let it burn.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the Rice Krispies.
• Pack mixture into a greased 9x9-inch pan.
• Let it cool.
• Icing: Combine chocolate chip and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Heat and stir until chocolate chips are melted.
• Remove from heat and spread over bars.
• Cool completely.
• Cut and remove from pan.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND MAPLE RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Line an 8x8inch pan with baking paper and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat.
• Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Break up the white chocolate, add it and stir until melted.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the maple syrup.
• Add the rice krispies and mix them in.
• Press into the prepared pan using a greased spatula to achieve a smooth top.
• Put in the fridge to chill and set, around 10 minutes.