food coloring (Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Egg Yellow, Orange, or Red recommended)
leaf cookie cutter(s) (about 3 inches across)
non-stick spray
Ingredients
4 ⅔cups Rice Krispies cereal
10 ouncesmarshmallows (Jet-Puffed recommended)(about 40 regular or 6 cups mini)
4tablespoonsEuropean-style, SALTED butter
Instructions
Line baking sheet with parchment or foil and set aside.
Place the cereal in a large, greased bowl. Grease with non-stick spray or butter.
To make in the microwave, place the marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute and let sit for a couple minutes.
To make on the stove-top, start to melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir well.
When the mixture is smooth, stir in a few drops of food coloring. Add additional drops of coloring until desired shade is achieved.
Scrape the mixture over the cereal. With greased spatulas, combine very well.
Over turn on the baking sheet and spread the treats evenly to about 10 inches by 12 inches and ¾ inch thick.
Let rest 2 hours.
Use cookie cutters to cut out leaf shapes.
Notes
This recipe is for a single color of leaves. Repeat the recipe with different colors, such as yellow, red, brown, orange, green, etc. Americolor Soft Gel Pastes are recommended.