Mother's Day Garden

Mother's Day Garden

Make Mother's Day extra special with a fun treat. Start by melting butter and mixing it with marshmallows and Rice Krispies cereal. Shape the cool mixture, then top with fresh fruit like strawberries and blueberries. Decorate with colorful icing to create a flower garden look. Use the microwave or stovetop, whichever works best. Remember to check labels for allergens. Enjoy these squares the same day for the best taste.

  • Basic pantry items like margarine, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies cereal create the base.
  • Fresh and colorful fruits such as strawberries and blueberries turn the squares into a garden.
  • Both stovetop and microwave methods offer flexibility for easy preparation.
  • Creative icing decorations add stems, leaves, and grass for a garden look.
  • Always check product labels for allergens and use tested Kellogg's products for best results.

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Ingredients

  • 50 ml or 1/4 cupmargarine or butter
  • 1 pkg250 g (about 40) regular or 5 cups (1.25 ml) miniature marshmallows
  • 1.5 L or 6 cupsRice Krispies*cereal
  • -Fresh fruit such as: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwifruit, sliced apples
  • -Canned icing or decorating gel
  • --Food colouring

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using a lightly buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut fruits into flower shapes and arrange on top with berries. Colour icing with food colouring to make green stems, leaves and grass. Cut into 5 cm (2-inch) squares. Serve the same day.
  4. MICROWAVE METHOD: In microwave-safe bowl, heat margarine and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's* products. Results with other products may vary.

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