Who doesn't love Rice Krispie Treats? Who doesn't love M&Ms? So who wouldn't love Kellogg's Rice Crispie Treats with Milk Chocolate M&M Minis?
Uh, as Dionne Warwick sang, "Anyone who had a heart!"
The 'treat' part is still a winner. It's the M&Ms that fail. Tasting it, we didn't even think they were actually M&Ms and had to look at the wrappers. Maybe these are M&M minis. Whatever they are, they taste like really cheap chocolate. And part of the M&M experience should include a candy with the hard candy shell.
Instead, it's exposed soft chocolate which actually tastes like it's expired.
We like the idea of this treat but unless/until Kellogg's improves their recipe, we suggest you bake your own.
You can use this recipe to do so:
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package 10 oz. package (about 40) regular marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups M&M chocolate candies
How to Make It
Step 1
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated. Add M&M's® chocolate candies. Gently stir until well mixed.
Step 3
Using a spatula, press mixture evenly into
a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Bring parchment paper
up on both ends to allow ease in removing from pan. Allow to cool.
Step 4
Turn treats out of pan upside down. Remove
parchment paper. Use Christmas Tree-shaped cookie cutter sprayed with
cooking spray to cut out shapes.
Step 5
Microwave Directions:
Step 6
In microwave-safe bowl, heat butter adn
marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until
smooth. Follow steps 2,3, and 4 above. Microwave cooking times may
vary.