The Ultimate Rice Krispies Treats Recipe Smashed Peas Carrots Food

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.

PETER RABBIT CARROTS (RICE KRISPIES TREATS)

Steps:

• Spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Add cereal; stir until well coated.
• Divide mixture evenly into sprayed pans; press firmly with buttered rubber scraper.
• Cool 20 minutes.
• Turn cereal rounds out of pans; cut each round into 12 wedges.
• Use fingers to round curved end slightly to resemble carrot.
• Place frosting in microwave-safe measuring cup with pouring spout.
• Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds or until pourable.
• DO NOT BOIL.
• Add red and yellow food color 1 drop at a time, mixing until frosting is of desired orange color.
• Pour frosting over carrot shapes, covering tops completely and allowing some to drizzle down sides.
• Reheat frosting as necessary to keep it pourable.
• On sugared surface, flatten gumdrop leaves with rolling pin until 1/4 inch thick.
• With knife or scissors, cut each leaf into 6 strips, keeping them attached at bottom.
• Place leaf at top of each carrot.