Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
3 tbsp.
butter OR margarine
1 pkg. (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows OR c. mini marshmallows
6 cups rice krispie cereal
1 pkg. (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows OR c. mini marshmallows
6 cups rice krispie cereal
24 tootsie rolls [approx.]
Green frosting & piping bag [or you can buy a can of decorating cake icing]
[if you make your own frosting from white, add green coloring until desired shade]
Red & yellow food coloring [or orange]
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add rice krispie cereal. Stir until well coated.
2. Add rice krispie cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Add in red and yellow [or orange] food coloring until desired orange shade
4. Allow to cool slightly, yet still moldable. Roll into approx. 2 inch balls and set on wax paper
4. Allow to cool slightly, yet still moldable. Roll into approx. 2 inch balls and set on wax paper
5. Push tootsie rolls into the top of each ball [or pumpkin]
6. Decorate around tootsie rolls with leaves [and vines, optional]
7. Allow to cool fully
