Aren’t these Turkey Krispies Treats just about the cutest things that you ever did see? I got the idea after Jen shared her adorable Pumpkin Krispies Treats last month.
My husband is a genius. I’ve always known it, but the fact was reinforced when I shared my light bulb moment with him and he suggested using Cocoa Krispies instead of trying to color regular Rice Krispies to achieve the deep brown color. Brilliant! One of the many reasons why I keep him around. 🙂
I can’t get over how fun they are! Little edible Tom (and Tina) turkeys.
Rice Krispies are just about the simplest yet happiest treats on earth, aren’t they? They’re like the pie and ice cream, pizza or hot dog of America. Life just wouldn’t be the same without them.
They’d be perfect to use as place settings at the kids (and adult) tables on Thanksgiving!
And…even better…let the kids jump in and help make them! They’re super easy and I can’t think of a way that these could possibly get ruined.
Or wrap them up and send them home as favors after the big feast!
Just make a batch of Cocoa Krispies treats, form into balls, then add edible googly eyes and colorful candy corns for feathers and a beak. Just be sure to work quickly after forming them into balls because the more set they are, the more difficult it is to push in the candy corns.
{TURKEY KRISPIES TREATS}
(Makes approximately ten turkeys, depending on the size of the balls)
3 T. Butter
1/2 t. vanilla extract
5 1/2 c. mini marshmallows
6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
candy corns and edible googly eyes for decoration
1/2 batch of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting (you won’t use it all)
Instructions:
Make a half batch of Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, or just use the frosting from the container. Set aside. In a large stock pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add vanilla extract and marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are melted completely. Add cereal and stir until completely combined. Turn off heat and let sit for a few minutes, until cool enough to handle.
When mixture is cool enough, spray your hands with cooking spray or coat them with butter and form cereal mix into balls. Dip the tips of five candy corns in the frosting, then insert around the balls for feathers. Using frosting will ensure a strong bond. Dip candy eyes into frosting, then push onto front of the balls. Dip the end of a candy corn in frosting and insert just below the eyes for a beak.
I thought these were perfect in their simple form without feet, but if you’d like to add some, you could adhere some mini Oreos to the bottoms of the balls with frosting and then pipe yellow feet onto those.
These adorable creatures are sure to be the talk of the gathering!
The kids will be all over them. 🙂
Enjoy!
~ Jenn
Thanks for the recipe.
Joanne
~ Brooke ~
Jodie
Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
These are just too cute, and will be a blast to serve at Thanksgiving! I'm pinning this now so I'll have it for later!
Shelly
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Linda