Getting Ready for the Fall Season!

We're so excited for the cool weather, the falling leaves, the carnivals, and everything else that's awesome that comes with the Fall season! As we begin decorating our building and classroom, we will be sure to post pictures!

What is the most iconic symbol of Fall besides leaves?! Pumpkins! Here is a sweet treat for you to try at home!

Makes 25
Ingredients:6 C. Krispy Rice Cereal
1 pkg. large marshmallows
3 T. butter
1 small pkg. Jell-o powder, cherry or strawberry flavor (to keep rice krispies together better!)
25 small Tootsie Roll Candies
Royal Icing, tinted green
Baking spray
Wax Paper
Red Food Coloring, optional

Directions:

Place marshmallows and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for an additional minute. Remove from microwave and stir in jell-o powder. If desired, you can add a few drops of red food coloring (depending on how "red" your jell-o is). Add Krispy Rice cereal and stir well. Spray hands with baking spray and roll mixture into balls (a little larger than a golf ball) and drop on wax paper.After balls have set for a few minutes, use your thumb to press into the top to make an "apple" shape.
Add a small tootsie roll "stem" and using royal icing (or any green candy), pipe on a "leaf". I actually would have rather used some kind of green candy but didn't have any on hand. I just used royal icing and a leaf-shaped icing tip.

Thank you to Gourmet Mom on the Go!

http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/09/krispy-apple-treats.html