All the good pirates follow their nose to the buried treasure. This buttery-smelling, sweet treat sensation is no fool’s gold. Want the loot? We mapped it out for you.
What You’ll Need
- Rice Krispies
- Blue food dye
- Marshmallows
- Butter
- Dried fruit (pineapple chunks look like gold!)
- Icing, gold sprinkles, decorative candies
How to Create:
Step 1: Microwave 3 Tbsp. butter for 30 seconds at a time until fully melted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add a bag of marshmallows to the bowl, coat with butter, and microwave for 30 seconds more.
Step 3: Add food coloring and stir.
Step 4: In another large bowl, pour in 6 c. of Rice Krispies. Pour marshmallow mixture on top.
Step 5: Grease a 9×13 inch pan very well before pouring the cereal mixture into it.
Step 6: Press down gently to even out and flatten the layer. Cut into rectangles and decorate to look like a pirate’s chest.
Step 7: Place dried fruit on one half of the top of one Rice Krispie treat
Step 8: Stack two treats on top of each other creating a pirate chest.
Step 9: Decorate and go hunt for more treasure!
