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Rice Krispie Thanksgiving Treats for Kids

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  • Author: recipes guru cooking
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 treats 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fun and festive Rice Krispie treats shaped and decorated for Thanksgiving, perfect for kids to make and enjoy.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • Food coloring (optional, for festive colors)
  • Chocolate chips, candy eyes, and candy corn (for decoration)
  • Cooking spray or butter (for greasing hands/molds)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
  2. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add food coloring if desired.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
  4. Using greased hands or molds, shape the mixture into festive Thanksgiving shapes (e.g., turkeys, pumpkins).
  5. Decorate with chocolate chips, candy eyes, and candy corn to make fun faces and details.
  6. Let the treats cool completely on wax paper or a greased tray before serving.

Notes

  • Use cookie cutters for easy and consistent shapes.
  • Let kids participate in decorating for a fun holiday activity.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 treat
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg