Rice Krispies Ornaments Recipes

Steps:

• Fold each licorice piece in half; push ends through marshmallow, leaving about 1-inch loop at top.
• Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add remaining marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal; stir until evenly coated.
• Use buttered hands to shape 1/2 cup warm cereal mixture into ball around ends of each licorice loop to resemble ornament. Cool slightly. Decorate with remaining ingredients; cool completely.

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each of the longer sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
• Working quickly, add the rice cereal to the pot and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Decorate with toppings if using (see Cook's Note).
• Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 squares. Store the cereal treats at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.