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Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats

July 14, 2017 by Ann 6 Comments

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Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats- These apple shaped Rice Krispie treats are an easy snack recipe to make. They are perfect for back to school and fall!

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Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make on their own, but they are so easy to work with that you can get creative with them. I love how easy it is to create festive shapes with these fun marshmallow and cereal squares! For back to school, or just fall in general, these Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect thing to make for teachers and students alike.

The best part is, they look complicated, but they are so easy that anyone can make these treats. f you are really short on time, you can use the pre-made Rice Krispie treats and cut the apple shapes from them.

Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (10 ounces or about 40) large marshmallows
  • 12 Tootsie Roll Midgies
  • 12 ounce Wilton red candy melts
  • green M&M’s (I separated the green ones out from a regular bag.)
  • 1 1/2″  – 2 ” round cookie cutter

Directions:

1. Grease a 13 x 9 pan. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.

2. In a large pot melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.

3. Remove from heat. Add  Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

4. Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to evenly press Rice Krispie mixture into 13 x 9 pan.

5. Allow the Rice Krispie treats to cool.

6. Use a 1 1/2″ – 2 ” round cookie cutter to cut each Rice Krispie Treat into round circles (see photo) and set aside.

Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats- cut round shape

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7. Cut 4 Midgie Tootsie Rolls in half and then cut in half again long ways and set aside.

Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats- cut Tootsie Roll stems

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8. Pour the red candy melts into a microwavable safe dish. Heat for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until melted.

Mini Apple Rice Krispie Treats- use red food coloring to dye chocolate

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9. Dip the round Rice Krispie Treats in the red melted chocolate. Lift up with a fork and allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

ini Apple Rice Krispie Treats- These apple shaped Rice Krispie treats are an easy snack recipe to make. They are perfect for back to school and fall!

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10. Gently place the dipped Rice Krispie Treat in a standing position on the wax paper lined baking sheet.

11. Gently press Tootsie Roll Midgie ‘stem’ on top and then place a green M&M beside the stem to create a ‘leaf’.

12. Repeat with all the Rice Krispie Treats.

mini apple Rice Krispies treat recipe and tutorial

Printable Recipe for Apple Rice Krispie Treats:

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Apple Rice Krispie Treats

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 24
Author Alea

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package 10 oz., about 40 large marshmallows
  • 12 Tootsie Roll Midgies
  • 12 ounce Wilton red candy melts
  • green M&M's - I separated the green ones out from a regular bag
  • 1 1/2 " round cookie cutter

Instructions

  • Grease a 13 x 9 pan.
  • In a large pot melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
  • Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
  • Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 pan.
  • All the Rice Krispie treats to cool.
  • Use the 1 1/2" round cookie cutter to cut each Rice Krispie Treat into (2) round circles (see photo) and set aside.
  • Cut 6 Midgie Tootsie Rolls in half and then cut in half again long ways and set aside.
  • Pour the red candy melts into a microwavable safe dish. Heat for 30 seconds, stir and repeat until melted.
  • Dip the round Rice Krispie Treats in the red melted chocolate. Lift up with a fork and allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
  • Gently place the dipped Rice Krispie Treat in a standing position on the wax paper lined baking sheet.
  • Gently press Tootsie Roll Midgie 'stem' on top and then place a green M&M beside the stem to create a 'leaf'.
  • Repeat with all the Rice Krispie Treats.

More Rice Krispie Treat Ideas:

School Bus Rice Krispie Treats

Lemon Meringue Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Caramel Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats

Oreo Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Caramel Rice Krispies with Pumpkin Fudge Topping

Gluten Free Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats

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  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    August 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    What fun! Back to school treats – Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – Hope to see you there tomorrow too! Hope you’re enjoying your weekend.

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  2. Esmé Slabbert says

    August 8, 2023 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    What an awesome and great kids treat at a birthday party.
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  3. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    August 23, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    These are such cute little desserts. Great idea for back to school too. So glad you shared the post with us this week. Pinned. This post will also be a feature on my site this week. #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  4. Candace says

    September 7, 2016 at 8:25 am

    OMG – I loved the other apple dessert you did – the red chocolate covered oreos, but these are even cuter – maybe because they’re mini? I don’t know but they look awesome and delicious! Thanks for sharing on Wonderful Wednesday blog hop

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  5. Shirley Wood says

    September 1, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Cute little desserts and perfect for fall too! I love that they only use a few ingredients. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. We’re pretty excited about fall and looking forward to seeing lots of fall ideas shared at the next party now that we have made it into September.

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  6. Michelle says

    August 30, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    These are so cute! What great teacher gifts!
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Michelle

    Reply

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