Rice Krispies Treats Apples {A fun Back to School or Fall Treat}

Rice Krispies Treats Apples are fun and simple to make.  Make them for a fun after-school treat or celebrate fall with these adorable apples that are as delicious as they are cute. Here’s what I did to make these apples:

It’ll be hard to find a kid that won’t devour a rice Krispies treat with a tootsie roll at the top.

The frosting leaf will just be a bonus.

They are a snap to make too. You’ll have a dozen to gobble up in no time.

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Here’s a quick video to show you how I made this Rice Krispies Treats Apples…

Ingredients for Apple Rice Krispies Treats…

• 3 Tbsp. of butter
• 4 cups of Miniature Marshmallows – like Kraft Mini Marshmallows, or 1 10 oz. of regular-sized marshmallows
• 6 cups of Rice Krispies Cereal
• Red food coloring – the amount will vary
• Tootsie rolls
• Butter knife
• Green frosting
• Piping bag with a leaf tip

Instructions for Apple Rice Krispies Treats – A Fall Treat or After School Treat for Kids…

• Melt the butter over low heat

• Add the marshmallows and red food coloring, and mix in

• Remove from heat and stir in the cereal. Keep stirring until the cereal is taking on the red color of the marshmallows
• Shape the Rice Krispies Treats into little balls – about 2 inches in diameter

• You can use a butter knife to make a little crease in the top of your Tootsie Rolls
• Push the Tootsie Rolls into the center of the red balls

• Pipe a little leaf with your green frosting for a leaf

There you have it! Enjoy.

~ Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com