Kids Corner – Fun Pumpkin Cereal Treats

I recently discovered a creative and fun Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treat recipe (Surprise Pumpkin Treats) in one of my many recipe/family magazines. (I don’t know which one because it has been recycled already. LOL.) We haven’t made cereal treats in years, so I thought the kids would enjoy the project, and sharing them with friends.

You’ll Need:
3 TBSP Butter
4 cups Mini Marshmallows (or equivalent)
3 drops Red Food Coloring
15 drops Yellow Food Coloring
6 cups Puffed Rice Cereal
12-14 small Chocolate Candies of Choice
6-7 Pretzel Twist Sticks, broken in half

1. Melt butter in large pot.
2. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add red and yellow food coloring and stir.
4. Add cereal and mix well.

5. Prepare candies and pretzels.

6. Place handful of marshmallow/cereal mix in greased hand along with one chocolate candy. Form a ball, enclosing the candy.

7. Place cereal ball on non-stick surface and push down gently until ball is slightly flattened on the bottom.
8. Add pretzel stick by gently pushing it into the ball.
9. Set aside to cool and harden before serving.

Note: The original recipe calls for green gum drops (to form the stem) and green frosting (to draw leaves/vines). We substituted the gum drops and frosting for half a pretzel twist stick.

Enjoy,
-Angela

Kids Corner – Homemade Peanut Butter

Making your own peanut butter (or other nut butter) is easier than you may think, and so healthy for your body.

You’ll Need:
1 cup Roasted Unsalted Peanuts, shelled (or other nut of choice)
1 tsp Oil of Choice

Notes: We purchased a small bag of roasted peanuts and had plenty for snacking and our peanut butter. Be sure to have all helpers wash their hands before shelling and save their snacking until the end.

1. Shell your nuts. (This may take a while, so plan on recruiting help and enjoy some great conversation.)
2. Place nuts and oil in a food processor or blender.
3. Grind until desired texture is reached.
4. Store in refrigerator and use as needed.

Additional Notes: If you wish to thin your peanut butter, you can add more oil while grinding/blending.