Spirited Rice Krispies Treats

Really, how did I never think of this before?!?  One of the easiest and quickest desserts out there is the enduring Rice Krispy treat (let's be honest...I can eat an entire pan in one sitting).  This past football season I decided to spice up my regular Rice Krispy treats and add some red food coloring to show my team pride.  They were a huge hit and added the perfect amount of spirit and color to our tailgating table.  


Here is the recipe I used...


Original Rice Krispies Treats

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz.) miniature marshmallows (these melt easier than the large ones)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/2 tablespoon of your team colors food coloring (start with 1/2 tablespoon but you can adjust based on your colors and how dark you want the treats to be)

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.


2. Add the cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Best if served the same day.




 



I wish I had taken more pictures of my colored treats! 
You can see the red ones mixed in with the regular ones. 

 While we are on the subject of Rice Krispies...my girlfriends recently threw me a baby shower and I requested a Rice Krispies diaper cake (don't worry, I didn't think of this all by myself, I found the idea on Pinterest).  My sister made the most amazing shower cake ever!  I had leftover for days!

 

My baby shower cake