{"id":3622,"date":"2012-06-19T15:53:58","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T22:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.announcingit.com\/invitations-blog\/?p=3622"},"modified":"2012-06-19T15:53:58","modified_gmt":"2012-06-19T22:53:58","slug":"watermelon-rice-krispie-treats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.announcingit.com\/invitations-blog\/watermelon-rice-krispie-treats\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not only do these fun Rice Krispie treats LOOK like a watermelon, they have a tangy watermelon flavor too. Great for picnics or fun treats to take to any summer gathering.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIngredients:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Watermelon Party Invitations<\/p><\/div>\n

1 bag marshmallows
\n1 bag strawberry flavored marshmallows
\n\u00bd cup butter, plus extra for greasing
\n8 cups of Kellogg\u2019s Rice Krispies
\n1 packet watermelon-cherry drink mix
\n1 packet lime drink mix
\nRaisins or chocolate chips for garnish<\/p>\n

Preparation:<\/em><\/p>\n

For the Green Layer:<\/em><\/p>\n

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  • Grease one 9\u201d round cake pan and set aside.<\/li>\n
  • Place four cups of Kellogg\u2019s Rice Krispies in a large bowl.<\/li>\n
  • Melt \u00bc cup of butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Add regular marshmallows and stir till melted and well blended. Cook two minutes longer. Stir in lime drink mix and stir till well blended.<\/li>\n
  • Pour marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies and stir till well coated.<\/li>\n
  • Using a butter spatula, press mixture around the outer rim of cake pan to desired to width (about one to two inches.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    For the Watermelon Layer:<\/em><\/p>\n

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    • Place four cups of Kellogg\u2019s Rice Krispies in a large bowl.<\/li>\n
    • Melt \u00bc cup of butter in a large sauce pan over low heat. Add strawberry marshmallows and stir till melted and well blended. And then cook two minutes longer. Stir in watermelon-cherry drink mix and stir till well blended.<\/li>\n
    • Pour marshmallow mixture over Rice Krispies and stir till well coated.<\/li>\n
    • Using a butter spatula, press mixture into the remaining area of cake pan.<\/li>\n
    • Once cool, add raisins or chocolate chips for garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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