Krisptasticsquares Recipes

RICE KRISPIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Spray large glass bowl with cooking spray to grease well. Also grease a 13 x 9 inch pan and set aside.
• In large glass bowl, microwave margarine for 30 seconds or so to melt. Stir in marshmallows and microwave another 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, in 30 second bursts, stirring after each burst. Stir till marshmallows are all melted and blended. Stir in vanilla.
• While marshmallows are melting, measure out cereal in a separate large bowl or measuring cup. As soon as marshmallow mixture is completely melted and smooth, stir in cereal, working as quickly as you can.
• Turn out into greased 13" x 9" pan. Smooth and press down with back of spoon or greased hand. Cool before cutting.

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!

ORIGINAL KRISPY KREME GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Add water and yeast together in a your stand mixer and set aside for 10 minutes.
• Add in the milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of the flour.
• Turn the stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, then add in the rest of the flour and mix until just combined.
• Take the bowl out of the stand mixer and cover with a clean towel to let it rise for 1 hour.
• When you can push down on the dough and your fingerprint stays you're ready to move on to the next step.
• Working with half the dough at a time, roll it to 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface.
• Dip your doughnut cutter in flour and cut out a dozen doughnuts with each half of the dough and out onto wax paper.
• Let rise, covered, in a warm spot for 30-45 mins (I did 45)
• In a cast iron pan or other deep saucepan, heat the vegetable shortening to 375 degrees.
• Please use a thermometer to measure the temperature as this is a critical step.
• Fry the doughnuts on each side for 90 seconds.
• Drain on a cooling rack until you finish cooking them all then dip into the glaze.
• To make the glaze, add the powdered sugar, milk and corn syrup to a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
• Most importantly, eat with reckless abandon.

CHRISTMAS RICE KRISPIES SQUARES

Steps:

• In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
• Add vanilla and stir.
• mix both cereal in a bowl and add cereal to marshmallow mixture. Stir until well coated.
• Using wet hands press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.