Funky Monkey Rice Krispies Treats Recipes

SPARKLY PRINCESS RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and oil; stir until smooth. Stir in extract; remove from heat. Stir in cereal and 2/3 cup sprinkles. Press mixture into a lightly-greased 13x9-in. baking pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula. Cool to room temperature. Spread melted white baking chips on top; sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup sprinkles. Cut into bars.

RICE KRISPIE TREAT MONSTERS

Steps:

• Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat until melted.
• Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and combined with the butter.
• Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract and the Rice Krispies. Stir to combine.
• Pour the mixture into the baking pan. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray gently press down until the pan is evenly coated.
• Allow to cool until firm.
• Melt approximately 1 cup of candy melts in a small bowl in the microwave at 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and then continue microwaving at 50% power for 30 seconds at a time until completely melted.
• Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons cooking oil (the more you add the smoother the finish, but go slowly) to the melted candy melts and stir to combine.
• Dip the Rice Krispie Treats in the candy melts and set on parchment paper.
• Gently press the candy eyes into the candy melt coating to create your monster faces. Gently push the eyes slightly up towards the top of the monster's "head" to create upper eye lids.
• Allow to cool at room temperature for approximately 40 minutes or until candy melts have completely hardened.

FUNKY MONKEY RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows, oil and extract if using; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, banana chips, peanut butter chips and 1/2 cup peanuts. Press mixture into a lightly-greased 13x9-in. baking pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula; press remaining 1/2 cup peanuts on top. Cool to room temperature. Cut into bars.

MORNING BUZZ RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and oil; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Stir in cereal and 1/2 cup of espresso beans. Press mixture into a lightly-greased 13x9-in. baking pan using wax paper or a lightly-greased spatula. Cool to room temperature. Spread melted chocolate on top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of espresso beans. Cut into bars.

CLASSIC CRISPY RICE TREATS

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.

CARAMEL APPLE RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• In a microwave or in a large saucepan over low heat, melt marshmallows and oil; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and dried apples. Shape 1/2 cup mixture into an apple-shape. Insert stick into center and let cool to room temperature. Melt caramels according to package directions. Spread caramel onto apples and set on waxed paper to cool.