Cooking With Kids: Halloween Recipes and a #giveaway
True story. In university I pretty much existed on Rice Krispies. Rice Krispies treats and cookies were my staple foods and – coffee of course. Canada Dry Gingerale too. I ate them for breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner too. I was poor and I was busy working three jobs and juggling school and studying. Anyways Rice Krispies treats are easy and fun and tasty too. Yesterday when this Halloween kit from Kelloggs arrived, well I knew my kids and I would have fun after school building early Halloween memories and some super fun snacks too.
I am almost embarrassed to tell you that despite the fact that I have made these treats 1000 times since university, I had never built anything fun with them. So when we got a kit filled with a box of Rice Krispies, a bag of marshmallows, Halloween cookie cutters, some random candy bits, bubblegum and icing tubes, we went nuts. Let me just say that my kids were so excited they totally forgot about TV and all other distractions. Ainsley prepared a video tutorial for you to watch in case you need some ideas. This is, by the way, an excellent sensory activity. My girls shaped the balls of Rice Krispies with their hands and decorated them however they wanted to. If you have a sensory seeker who needs hands on activity and likes getting messy this is a perfect activity.
This last one was going to be a ghost, but I felt like in the end it looked more like an hibou. So owl it is. My tip: just pour all the warm Rice Krispies and marshmallow mixture into a cake pan and let cool for maybe five minutes. You don’t want anyone to get burnt. Then start balling the mix into little shapes. Have fun and take pictures.
Disclosure: I am a member of the Kellogger’s Network and as such I get random items and products for free. This post was just for fun. My opinion is all my own.
27 Comments
Cheap Is The *New* Classy
I haven’t made these in years! That look on your that little girl’s face is priceless! Hahaha!
Dawn
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CinnyBBS
So cute!! So much fun!
Michelle
Oh my goodness!! Now I have to go make rice krispies treats!! I feel just like your daughter!
Ellen
Those are so cute & someone looks like they are having fun!
~ The Country Mouse ~
I am excited to make rice krispie treats with the kiddlets this weekend, after reading your post.
Shayna
I made Rice Krispie treats with my two year old a few weeks ago and we had a blast. I like to use a little extra butter to keep them a little softer and pliable. Easier for her to work with and eat 🙂
natalie
so much fun what a great idea!!!
catamo
Rice Krispie Squares. I love making kites and letting the designers go wild
Cyn
These are adorable!
Amanda Cantrell
I love to make squares with my son!
Mariah @ FormulaMom.com
These look so easy, adorable, and delicious! My kind of treat/crafty activity!
East9thStreet
I’m uncreative – I just make squares! One time I made Christmas wreaths.
Darcy
I usually just make squares!
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What a cute idea!
Brenda Penton
I usually make Rice Crispies Squares or use them in a Granola Bar recipe I have.
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Nicole
So fun! I can’t wait to make my batch of Kellogg’s treats with my little ones!! 🙂
flowerchild
Rice Crispie squares
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Darwin
We just make squares with sprinkles.
Lori Bazan
I make rice krispie square with chocolate chips!
Bree
Rice Krispie Squares with chocolate chips!
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freestuffforme
I like peanut butter Rice Krispies squares.
Adina H.
Angela M
I usually just make regular old Rice Krispie squares but I might try something fun for Halloween and Christmas this year.
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Sue2Sueper
Usually I just make regular Rice Krispie Squares. (Sometimes use them in place of bread crumbs)
Gluten Free
Such crisp for Halloween recipe is indeed a good idea. It does not need any longer preparation.