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Gnome Rice Krispie Treat Snacks Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12-15 gnome Rice Krispie Treats depending on cutter size
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These adorable Gnome Rice Krispie Treat Snacks are a fun and festive twist on the classic marshmallow Rice Krispie treat. Perfect for springtime celebrations or a playful snack, these treats feature Rice Krispies cereal mixed with melted marshmallows and butter, shaped into ice cream cone forms, and decorated with fruit-flavored Tootsie Roll hats, cotton candy beards, and optional vanilla frosting to hold it all together. Inspired by the Sherlock Gnomes movie, they’re a whimsical and tasty treat that kids and adults alike will enjoy making and eating.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 2 cups Marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter or margarine

Decorations

  • Fruit flavored Tootsie Rolls
  • Cotton Candy
  • Vanilla frosting (optional, for sticking decorations)

Tools

  • Square 8″ x 8″ pan
  • Butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray
  • Ice cream cone cookie cutter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Lightly spray the 8″ x 8″ pan with butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking. This will make it easier to remove the Rice Krispie treats once set.
  2. Melt marshmallow mixture: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the 3 tablespoons of softened butter or margarine. Add the 2 cups of marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Add cereal: Quickly stir in the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  4. Press mixture into pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and use a buttered spatula or wax paper to firmly press the mixture evenly into the pan without compressing it too much to keep treats light and crisp.
  5. Cool and set: Allow the mixture to cool and set completely at room temperature, about 30-45 minutes.
  6. Cut shapes: Once set, use the ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut out as many gnome-shaped ‘cone’ bases as possible from the Rice Krispie slab.
  7. Assemble gnome faces: Place a fruit-flavored Tootsie Roll on top of each treat as the gnome’s hat. Add a ball of Tootsie Roll underneath the hat to serve as the nose.
  8. Add beard: Pull apart cotton candy into small pieces and gently press it below the nose to create the gnome’s beard.
  9. Optional adhesion: If planning to store overnight or transport the treats, apply a thin layer of vanilla frosting on the surface where you attach cotton candy to help it stick better.
  10. Serve and enjoy: Arrange the finished gnome treats on a platter for a whimsical and delicious snack perfect for celebrating spring or a movie night featuring Sherlock Gnomes.

Notes

  • Use softened butter for easier melting and better texture.
  • Press Rice Krispie mixture gently into the pan to maintain a light, airy texture.
  • Vanilla frosting helps cotton candy stick if treats are stored overnight.
  • Use fruit-flavored Tootsie Rolls for colorful and tasty hats and noses.
  • Store treats in an airtight container to keep cotton candy from melting or dissolving.
  • For a fun variation, add food coloring to the marshmallow mixture before combining with cereal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/gnome-rice-krispie-treat-snacks-recipe/