The holidays are a great time for family activities. Here's a fun and edible craft project from Elizabeth Edwards at MomCooks that is sure to put smiles on the faces of kids of all ages! They can eat it for a snack, or bring it to a holiday party and proudly show off their handiwork.--Diana
CRISPY RICE SNOWMEN
Ingredients:
• 3 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
• 4 cups Miniature Marshmallows
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 4 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
• Frosting
• Decorating Items (listed below)
Preparation:
Follow the directions on the back of the cereal box for making marshmallow treats.Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper. As soon as the marshmallow is cool enough to touch, rub a little margarine or butter on your hands and form the cereal mixture into balls. Work quickly so your rice cereal mixture stays warm.
You will need 2 balls for each snowman. Use about 1 cup of the mixture for the body and 3/4 cup for the head balls. Set your larger ball on the wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place the small ball on top of the
larger ball. If necessary, use a dab of frosting to help the 2 balls stick together.
Now you are ready to decorate your snowman! Here are some suggestions for items to use to give your snowman facial features and more. Use frosting to help some items stick to the cereal balls better.
• Raisins (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
• Red Hots (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
• M and M's (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
• Chocolate Chips (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
• Tiny Jelly Beans (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
• Large Gum Drops (hat)
• Pretzel Sticks (Arms)
Let the snowmen set for a few hours and enjoy!
My grandmother used to make the plain square treats for me when I was little and now she does it for my kids. I can't wait to show her Elizabeth's ideas--I think I'll suggest that they have a playdate and make these snowmen soon! Sounds like a great time for me to sneak out and do some holiday shopping!
How are you planning to keep your family busy during the upcoming holidays?