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Monday, January 18, 2010

3 Simple Snowman Treats For Winter Fun



Snowman Crunch
from: Vianne Kay Reay

2 bags of microwave popcorn
1 bag of Fritos Corn Chips
1 large bag of Peanut M&M’s
1 package of white chocolate chips

Pop popcorn.
Remove old maids.
In a large bowl, mix popcorn, Fritos Corn Chips and M&M’s.
In a double boiler, melt white chocolate chips, stirring constantly.
Pour melted chocolate over popcorn mixture.
Stir until coated.
Cool, stirring every 5 minutes.
Store in an airtight container.

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies Treats® Snowman Snacks

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies® or 6 cups Ready-To-Eat Cereal Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies™
  • Prepared chocolate and vanilla frosting
  • Green and black candy pieces
  • Red licorice strings

Preparation

1. Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly in 15 1/2- x 10 1/2- x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Using 4-inch snowman cookie cutter, cut into snowman shapes when cooled. If snowman cookie cutter is not available, use 1 1/2-inch, 1 3/4-inch and 2-inch round cookie cutters. Using frosting, connect each circle to make snowman and decorate as desired with remaining ingredients. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In a large microwave safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows at HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days in airtight container.

Go to http://www.ricekrispies.com for more recipes and nutrition information.

Simple Snowman Doughnut faces

Ingredients
A box of mini powdered donuts
Orange and black frosting (food clay, or marzipan will work as well).
Candy corn can also be used for their noses.

Directions
Using the frosting and other ingredients decorate their faces with eyes, nose and mouth

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