Gumdrop Rice Krispie Squares Recipes

GUMDROP SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix applesauce, unflavored gelatin, fruit flavored jello, 2 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a pan and heat to boiling. Boil for 1 minute. Stir Often. Fill loaf pan halfway to the top with cold water. Pour water out and immediately pour the jello mixture into the wet pan. When loaf pan is cool enough to touch, refrigerate for about 3 hours or until the candy is firm. Cut candy into 1 inch square. Dip the knife into a glass of water to keep the candy from sticking. Let candy stand 8 hours to dry. When candy has dried roll each square in sugar. Prep time does not include air drying time.

RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large saucean over low heat, melt margarine. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and well blended. Remove from heat.
• Stir in vanilla. Add cereal, stirring until coated.
• Using a lightly buttered spatula, press into a buttered 13x9 baking pan. Cool. Cut into squares.
• You can also use 5 cups miniature marshmallow for this recipe. For chewier squares, use 5 cups cereal.
• MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
• In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave margarine at HIGH 30-60 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallow, tossing to coat. Microwave at HIGH 1 -11/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred, stirring after 45 seconds. Follow directions as above.

THE ORIGINAL RICE KRISPIES TREATS SQUARES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
• Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Remove from heat.
• (It would be perfect to be measuring out all of the cereal at this time, having it ready in a large bowl.).
• Working quickly, add rice krispies cereal, and stir until the cereal is well coated.
• Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press the mixture evenly into a greased 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan (or whatever pan you have on hand).
• When the treats are cooled, cut into squares.
• Serve, and enjoy!

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND MAPLE RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Line an 8x8inch pan with baking paper and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat.
• Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
• Break up the white chocolate, add it and stir until melted.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in the maple syrup.
• Add the rice krispies and mix them in.
• Press into the prepared pan using a greased spatula to achieve a smooth top.
• Put in the fridge to chill and set, around 10 minutes.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIES SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, corn syrup, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir and cook until sugar has melted and mixture almost comes to a boil.
• Be careful not to let it burn.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the Rice Krispies.
• Pack mixture into a greased 9x9-inch pan.
• Let it cool.
• Icing: Combine chocolate chip and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• Heat and stir until chocolate chips are melted.
• Remove from heat and spread over bars.
• Cool completely.
• Cut and remove from pan.

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.