Crispy Rice Snowman
Fun to make and fun to eat!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Use of stove or microwave required
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- Frosting
- Decorating items (see list below)
Preparation:
Melt butter or margarine over low heat in a large saucepan or in the microwave in a large bowl. Add vanilla and marshmallows. Pop back in the microwave for 30 second intervals until marshmallow are melted, stir between each interval. Or, if making it on the stove, keep over low heat, stirring constantly until marshmallows are melted. Bend well. Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until the cereal is coated.
Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper. As soon as the marshmallow is cool enough to touch, rub a little margarine or butter on your hands and form the cereal mixture into balls. Work quickly so your rice cereal mixture stays warm.
Use about 1 cup of the mixture for the body and 3/4 cup for the head. Set the body on the wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place the small ball (head) on top of the body. If necessary, use a dab of frosting to help them stick together.
Now its time to decorate your snowman! You may need to use some frosting to help your decorations stick.
- Raisins (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
- Red hots (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
- M and M's (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
- Chocolate chips (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
- Tiny jelly beans (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
- Large gum drops (hat)
- Pretzel sticks (arms)
Let the snowmen set for a few hours and enjoy!
