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Foodie Friday: The Gift of Rice Krispies

November 16, 2012 By Lena

This holiday season, treat someone you love to The Gift of Rice Krispies. But don’t you dare whip up a batch of boring old squares; not when you can create these masterpieces:

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal has teamed up with Lisa Sanguedolce, a top Canadian cake decorator to create dazzling gift ideas on a tiny budget. You can find recipes and instructions for all the treats pictured above online (plus many more!), but for your convenience, here’s how to make a gorgeous Christmas ornament.

Rice Krispies Base

  1. Melt ¼ cup (50 ml) of butter or margarine over low heat
  2. Mix a 250g package of marshmallows with butter or margarine until completely melted and remove from heat
  3. Stir in a dash of vanilla extract (optional) and mix in six cups (1.5 L) of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal until well coated; allow to cool; and form into shape

Once the shape is formed, finish the ball with confectionary decorations such as fondant, sugar beads and sugar crystals. For the more advanced bakers, you can make your own fondant but it’s also available pre-made. Decorations are available at grocery stores, online or at your local crafting store or cake decorating supply shop.

Once complete, package the ornament in a clear cellophane bag, secure the closure with a fabric ribbon tied in a bow with a Holiday trinket like a jingle bell, tiny candy cane or sprig of holly; add a hang tag with your greeting and it’s ready to go!

Visit Kelloggs Rice Krispies for more fun ideas that you can make with the kiddos. I love this gift idea for friends, classmates, co-workers and those special people in your child’s life – coaches, crossing guards, teacher’s aids, etc.

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: holiday treats, Kelloggs Rice Krispies, recipe

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  1. Anna Cocco

    November 16, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Those are really cool ideas for Rice Krispies!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:09 am

      Aren’t they? Never would have thought of them myself!

  2. nicolthepickle

    November 16, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I love Rice Krispies. A lot of cake decorators use them for face shapes under fondant because they’re so versatile.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:10 am

      You’re right! Or to use as a riser in between cake levels :)

  3. Soozle

    November 16, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Wow! Very impressive looking treats!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:10 am

      I wish I could take credit for them :) But, I will be trying them out this holiday season!

  4. Doreen Lamoureux

    November 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    Oh My …. my mom never made these!! :)
    What delightful treats. Thanks for shaing.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:11 am

      You’re welcome! Don’t feel bad – my mom never made them either ;)

  5. Shirley

    November 16, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Wow! I never thought rice krispies can be made into these.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:11 am

      They can! Aren’t they splendid?

  6. Anne Taylor

    November 16, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Brilliant idea! I adore Rice Krispie treats because, as you’ve shown, they are so versatile! Thanks

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:12 am

      You’re welcome! I’m loving the idea of making Rice Krispies ornaments :)

  7. Natasha W

    November 16, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    These look delicious and festive!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:12 am

      They certainly do!

  8. Sophia

    November 17, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Wow, these are lovely! They look great and I’m sure they taste great too!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:12 am

      And, I’m sure they keep very well!

  9. Jenny

    November 17, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Wow, what a great idea! These look so good that I am not sure I will want to eat it !

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:12 am

      I had that problem with popcorn streamers when I was a child :)

  10. Kaitlin M

    November 17, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Those are so adorable. I’ve never thought of dressing up rice krispy treats like that.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:13 am

      It’s a great idea – and so kid-friendly!

  11. Aman

    November 18, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Wow! What a creative way to use Rice Krispies instead of the traditional method. I might just do these for my daughters preschool Xmas party!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:13 am

      What an awesome idea – I’m sure her classmates would love it!

  12. Nicole W.

    November 18, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Awesome! I love these ideas – so fun for the holidays! My fave is the ornament.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:14 am

      Mine too!

  13. angie s

    November 19, 2012 at 10:55 am

    WOW! what an easy idea thanks Lena

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:14 am

      You’re very welcome – enjoy!

  14. Tanya D

    November 19, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Oh my gosh these are so cute

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:14 am

      They’re adorable ;)

  15. StephanieW

    November 19, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Oh my gosh, how creative! I make rice krispy squares every Christmas and this has give me a ton of fantastic ideas to try out. :) Great article.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:15 am

      Wonderful! I’m sure your Rice Krispies will be wonderful this Christmas!

  16. Lisa H

    November 19, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I love that Jingle Bell design – licorice string! lol!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:15 am

      Haha isn’t it a masterpiece? So creative!

  17. Jeannie

    November 19, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    Oh my goodness! How cute are those?!? The most I’ve done with rice krispy squares are to use a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:16 am

      Well, I’d say that’s pretty creative too Jeannie!

  18. Amanda

    November 20, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    What a wonderful idea! I have to do this, thanks for the post!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:16 am

      You’re welcome, enjoy!

  19. Victoria Ess

    November 21, 2012 at 1:45 am

    So so so cute!! Have you tried this yet with your kids?

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:16 am

      We’ll be trying them closer to Christmas, Victoria!

  20. Laurie B

    November 22, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Such a great idea. I am going to do this for Christmas ones :) thanks so much :)

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:16 am

      You’re welcome! Enjoy!

  21. Tanja

    November 22, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Perfect! I make goody bags for the teachers and this is a great idea for the kids to include this year

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

      It certainly is! I love that you make goody bags for the teachers!

  22. Debbie Bashford

    November 23, 2012 at 8:12 am

    What a great idea, I think even I could make some of these.

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Of course! I think the ornaments would be easiest – you can decorate them any way you want!

  23. Patti J.

    November 24, 2012 at 9:51 am

    My husband loves Rice Krispie Squares! Hmmm, I wonder if he’s too old to appreciate these great designs? I think they’re awesome!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Never! Everyone is a kid at Christmas!

  24. Jennifer Abbott

    November 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Love the penguin rise krispy treats so cute!

    • Lena

      November 30, 2012 at 7:17 am

      Aren’t they? Almost too cute to eat!

  25. Sarah p

    December 2, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    These are the perfect excuse to learn how to make fondant :) love the christmas ornament shaped one, but really these are so versatile and I’ll have to keep them in mind for birthdays and such….thanks!! :)

    • Lena

      December 16, 2012 at 8:22 am

      You’re welcome! And yes, using different cookie cutters means you can make them all year round!

  26. Pamela

    December 7, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    these look so good and so creative. I love them.

    • Lena

      December 16, 2012 at 8:23 am

      Enjoy Pamela!

  27. Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner?

    December 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Super cute idea. We always have fondant in the house.

    • Lena

      December 16, 2012 at 8:23 am

      Amazing! Then you simply must try these!

  28. Jessica S.

    December 10, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I love rice crispies and this is such a cute idea!

    • Lena

      December 16, 2012 at 8:23 am

      Isn’t it great? Love them!

  29. Catherine Burnett

    January 10, 2013 at 8:31 am

    Enjoy bacon? try For non festive occasions try it with thick canadian maple syrup drizzle and crumbled bacon…delish always make these as a treat :)

  30. Caitlin G-H

    January 22, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    Rice Krispies always put a smile on my face.

  31. Amanda

    January 23, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Rice Krispies make any kid smile :)

  32. Suzanne Smith

    June 27, 2013 at 12:34 am

    Wow – middle of July – but I want, so I Pinned instead and will remember come December.

  33. Debbie White Beattie

    December 27, 2017 at 11:50 pm

    I can’t believe you made these out of rice krispies because I’ve never seen this before but they are great and I bet they’re delicious !

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