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Carrot Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • Vanilla bark candy coating
  • Orange gel food coloring or a combination of red and yellow
  • Orange sugar sprinkles
  • Green vine candies

Tools

  • Egg-shaped cookie cutter
  • 10 x15" jelly roll pan
  • Kitchen shears

Instructions
 

  • In a very large bowl, measure out the Rice Krispies® cereal. Set aside. Spray the jelly roll pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, and then stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the marshmallows and butter are completely melted and fully incorporated. Immediately pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies®, stirring well. Dump the mixture onto the greased pan, using a spatula or your hands to spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Place the pan into the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the treats to set.
  • While the treats chill, place 8 ounces of the vanilla candy coating into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt the candy coating according to the product package instructions. Stir in the food coloring, mixing well to incorporate. When the treats have chilled, use the egg cookie cutter to cut into shapes.
  • Trim each of the green vine candies into three equal sections using the kitchen shears. Place the point of the shears into the center hold of each section, and then carefully trim into 4 equal sections to form the leaves for the carrot, making sure to leave about 1/2" uncut at the bottom of the piece. Tuck the uncut end of one of the leaf sections into the top of one of the treats, pinching the Rice Krispies® treat mixture around it to seal, and adding a bit of extra mixture as needed to fully conceal the end of the stem. Use your hands to pinch the bottom portion of the treat into a carrot shape. Carefully spoon a small amount of the candy coating onto the center of the carrot, using a small knife or spatula to smooth. While the coating is still wet, sprinkle some of the sugar sprinkles on top. Repeat this process to make as many carrots as desired.