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St. Patrick's Day Treats
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PATRICK’S JELL-O parfait
Both adults and kids love Jell-O®, and with so many flavors to choose from, it’s no surprise that it’s a go-to snack for many people. Of course, it’s easy to whip up some Jell-O on its own, but what about a St. Patrick’s Day Jell-O Parfait? This perfect sweet treat is so simple to make and tastes delicious! You can even modify it by using different flavors of Jell-O and different colors of sprinkles to suit the holiday. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
INGREDIENTS
ζ Lime Jell-O (1 package or 3 oz) (1 package or 3 oz) ζ Cool Whip whipped topping (1 cup thawed) ζ Green Sprinkles
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare Jell-O: Prepare Jell-O according to package directions. Set aside 1/3 cup. Spoon remaining Jell-O into 4 to 5 dessert or wine glasses. 2. Chill Jell-O: Chill glasses at an angle until
Jell-O is set (overnight is best) 3. Prepare whipped topping: Fold whipped topping into remaining (1/3 cup) Jell-O. Refriger-ping into remaining (1/3 cup) Jell-O. Refriger ate until ready to use. 4. Prepare Jell-O Parfait: Spoon topping Spoon topping mixture into glasses of set Jell-O. Top with a dollop of Cool Whip Top with a dollop of Cool Whip and meringues, then sprinkle green sprinkles over the top. Chill and serve.
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PATRICK’S CRISPY treats
Who doesn’t love Rice Krispies® treats? ho doesn’t love Rice Krispies® treats? Say hello to easy rice krispies treats with sprinkles! Gooey, marshmallow-y, and addicting, these homemade rice cereal treats are simple and fun to make, plus they taste are simple and fun to make, plus they taste amazing. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, this is the perfect ‘leprechaun’ friendly desert! Be sure to save this recipe in your dessert recipe book when you need save this recipe in your dessert recipe book when you need something quick, cute, and tasty.
INGREDIENTS
̗ Butter (2 sticks or 1 cup): Salted or unsalted will work. (2 sticks or 1 cup): Salted or unsalted will work. ̗ Marshmallows (2-20 oz bags of marshmallows, reserve 2 cups): Mini ones melt easier. If you’re using large marshmallows, melt on low heat to avoid unnecessary burning. ̗ Salt (1 teaspoon kosher salt): Balances out the sweetness (1 teaspoon kosher salt): Balances out the sweetness from the marshmallows. If you’re using salted butter, you can leave the extra salt out. ̗ Rice Krispies (8 cups of rice cereal) ̗ Green Sprinkles (3/4 cup of green St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles) ter in a large pot. Add in the marshmallows and cook on
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Melt your butter & marshmallows: Melt down your butter in a large pot. Add in the marshmallows and cook on medium-low heat until they are melted. 2. Add in your Rice Krispies: Remove marshmallow mixture from heat and add in rice krispie cereal and mix until they are incorporated. 3. Sprinkles + Extra Marshmallows: Sprinkles + Extra Marshmallows: Allow the mixture to Allow the mixture to cool slightly (this will help the extra marshmallows and sprinkles from melting into the batter), and and sprinkles from melting into the batter), and then add the sprinkles and extra marshmallows. 4. Mold your Rice Krispie Treats: Line a sheet, pan, Line a sheet, pan, or rectangle cake pan with parchment paper and spread out the rice krispie mixture evenly. Top with a bit more sprinkles and cool until hardened.
Remove and cut into squares.