INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons
butter or margarine
1 package
(10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
OR
4 cups
miniature marshmallows
6 cups
Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Pink construction paper cut into bunny ears
Assorted candies
DIRECTIONS
1. In large saucepan melt butter 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 1/3-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into ball.
4. Use frosting to attach two balls together, forming bunny body and head. Repeat with remaining balls. Use frosting to attach paper ears. Decorate wtih frosting and/or candies for eyes, mouth, whiskers and tail. Best if served same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 thru 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
NoteFor 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 at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
NUTRITIONAL PANEL
2 Ratings & Reviews for Easter Bunny Treats™
So cute and easy for me and my granddaughters! They are going to love this!
- Julie on Apr 04, 2012
Absolutely adorable, even for my husbands' lunch and he's over 55 - anybody can be a child at Easter time. I don't think I'll be coloring easter eggs and hiding them, as I may forget where I put them too - but at least we will have a little childhood memory instead of just the Easter Feast this year.
- Tamirose on Apr 04, 2012