Carrot Rice Krispies Treats Recipes

Steps:

• Microwave 2 Tbsp. butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 25 sec. or until melted. Stir in dry gelatin mix. Microwave 15 sec.; mix well. Add 3 cups marshmallows; toss to evenly coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec. Add 3 cups cereal; mix well.
• Press cereal mixture into 6-inch circle in center of 8-inch round pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Microwave remaining butter in separate large microwaveable bowl 25 sec. or until melted. Add remaining marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec. Stir in food coloring. Add remaining cereal; mix well. Press to form rim around cereal mixture in pan. Cool completely.
• Cut cereal mixture into 12 wedges to resemble carrots. Remove from pan. Use sharp knife to cut out small notches on both sides of each carrot top to resemble photo.

Steps:

• Spray two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add marshmallows; cook and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Add cereal; stir until well coated.
• Divide mixture evenly into sprayed pans; press firmly with buttered rubber scraper.
• Cool 20 minutes.
• Turn cereal rounds out of pans; cut each round into 12 wedges.
• Use fingers to round curved end slightly to resemble carrot.
• Place frosting in microwave-safe measuring cup with pouring spout.
• Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 40 seconds or until pourable.
• DO NOT BOIL.
• Add red and yellow food color 1 drop at a time, mixing until frosting is of desired orange color.
• Pour frosting over carrot shapes, covering tops completely and allowing some to drizzle down sides.
• Reheat frosting as necessary to keep it pourable.
• On sugared surface, flatten gumdrop leaves with rolling pin until 1/4 inch thick.
• With knife or scissors, cut each leaf into 6 strips, keeping them attached at bottom.
• Place leaf at top of each carrot.