Thursday, March 18, 2010

Easter Foodie Fun


I'm sure you can tell what I've been up to in this photo!  Using your regular Rice Krispie Treat recipe, grab a plastic Easter egg, spray or butter it first (butter seems to work better).  Press Krispie mixture into each half and press closed.  Remove and dust with sprinkles.  It will help to keep a bowl of water nearby to rinse off your fingers between eggs because of all of the stickiness.


Next, there is another jar cookie recipe (like the foodie Christmas gift), this time with a  s'more recipe.
Easter S'mores in a Jar
  1.  Reduce 1 sleeve graham crackers to crumbs.
  2.  Layer 2/3 crumbs into a 1 qt. jar.
  3.  Place 8 marshmallow bunny peeps (varied colors) standing up.
  4.  Press them up against the glass, but don't squash them.
  5.  Carefully spoon remaining crumbs in the center of the jar to support the bunnies, pressing down to keep it snug.
  6.  On top of this, pour 1 1/4 c. Easter M&Ms 
  7.  Spoon 1/3 cup brown sugar into center of M&Ms, gently pressing with a spoon.
  8.  Decorate the lid of the jar however you please and tie ribbons around the neck of the jar.


Attach a gift tag to say:
Easter Bunny S'mores Instructions
  1.  Empty the jar contents into a bowl.  Snip the bunnies into bits with kitchen sheers or cut up with a knife.  Return bunny bits to the mixture.  Mix well.
  2. Melt 1/2 c. butter; add 1 teas. vanilla.  Pour this over the dry ingredients, mixing well.  Pat into a greased 9" square pan.  
  3. Bake at 350o F for 15 minutes.  Cool and cut into bars.
Makes 9-12 bars.
Option:  Leave bunnies whole, combine remaining ingredients and place the bunnies on top; then bake as directed.


I think both of these recipes are fun.  Don't most of us have a cute egg plate, that doesn't get enough use?  Plus, these are fun if your kids don't like real eggs.  Either treat would be welcomed by sweet nieces and nephews, too.

I'm linking to Foodie Friday.


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33 comments:

  1. How much fun is this.. I so love this idea. How creative you are. I will have to make these this year. Thanks so much for the post.
    Blessings,
    Jolyn

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  2. Love the rice krispee eggs and using a plastic egg to shape them! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Very festive Kim
    Hope your staging Job is going well

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  4. These all look so yummy and fun at the same time. The only problem is I would eat them all. lol Great recipe. Thanks. Hugs, Marty

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  5. I am so stealing this idea for rice krispies! Too cute! You always have such cute celebration ideas.

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  6. These are SO special. What super cute treats. I love Easter colors. You did a beautiful job on the presentation too.

    Thank you SO much for voting. It truly means a lot to me. I'd love to link up next week too!

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  7. Love the rice krispy idea...never had thought of it! I've put my name on as a follower. Joni

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  8. I love rice krispie treats and yours a fresh new spring twist on and old classic...I love your idea and recipe!
    xoxo
    Bunny

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  9. Cute! Cute! Cute! Kim-this is so darling. Now I wish I grandchildren to do this with!

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  10. How cute is that!!!!! thanks for sharing... I can't wait to give both a try!

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  11. How cute!!! What a great Easter idea!

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  12. My nieces are coming for Easter - and they are going to love these ideas!

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  13. Yummy. I'm drooling. I was just thinking about Rice Krispie Treats this morning. What a great holiday twist on a classic. Looking forward to reading more!

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  14. What a fun idea! My boys would love those!
    Thanks for sharing!
    We would love for you to join in the Spring Blog Hop!
    http://hoosierhomemade.com/spring-blog-hop-march-22-31/
    ~Liz

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  15. What fun! These treats are as beautiful as they are delicious, and what a great gift idea. And a big welcome to Foodie Friday!
    Michael Lee aka Gollum

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  16. So cute not to mention delicious!! Love the ideas. Thanks for stopping by. I am your newest follower. Have a great weekend!!

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  17. Yum!!
    Win Rachael Ray bake ware at my blog.
    Thanks!
    Sherry

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  18. Great recipes and ideas for decorating for easter. Thanks for stopping by and for you nice comment this week. Come back soon...now a follower.

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  19. This is such a cute idea! What a fun twist on an old favorite!
    -Arielle

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  20. Walgreens had Rice Krispies on sale last week and I bought some! I hadn't had RK forever and now I know what I am going to do with them!

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  21. Aw, I love the rice crispy idea. Now, I need one of those egg plates!! My munchkin would love this craft. This is a good one for kiddos to help with!!

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  22. Just found you through SITS Saturday! So glad I did...I am now following! Love your ideas!

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  23. How fun! A great project to do with the kids for Easter!

    Jane

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  24. Thanks for stopping by my blog, I will definitely be entering my crafts @ livingwithlindsay. Hope you will join my party by sending your links via email rayanturner@gmail.com. I will be including them in my PROJECT: LIBRARY. It's a 24/7/365 tutorial party. See you soon..

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  25. Cute display. Cute Easter bunny s'mores. We love s'mores around this house. Fun stuff for Easter. My kiddos )and I) would love it! Thanks for stopping by 504 Main

    Holly
    504 Main

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  26. That is just too cute. I love the peeps peeking out!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  27. I love this idea soooooooo much. This is just fabulous.

    And I adore that egg plate.

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  28. thanks for sharing. i will be sharing your post at my blog today!

    www.rahouck.blogspot.com

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  29. Very cute! This would be so fun to make with my kids! The peeps are so cute in the jar! Thanks for the fun idea!

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  30. How Cool is this! I wish I saw this last week. Very fun. Found you through Tater Tots and Jello and am now your newest follower. Can't wait to read more.

    Tara @ Trendy Treehouse
    http://thetrenytreehouse.blogspot.com

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  31. That is the most ADORABLE idea for an Easter treat/gift I've ever seen! Wow!! I'm so tickled you shared in at the Prett Packages Party! (This idea is going to make me look so incredibly smart this Spring!)
    smiles!

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