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December 20, 2013

Apple Cinnamon Rice Krispies Treats

Do you need a quick, tasty recipe for your upcoming family celebrations?  The chefs at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Grizzly Grill compiled a delicious recipe for iced apple cinnamon Rice Krispies treats that are sure to make your mouth water. 







APPLE CINNAMON RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Treats:
  •       12 cups of Rice Krispies
  •        2 16-oz bags of marshmallows
  •        1 stick of butter
  •        ¼ cup apple cider mix

Melt butter in sauce pan and add 1/8 cup of apple cider mix.  Add marshmallows and melt fully.  Combine Rice Krispies and marshmallow mixture.  Press into a buttered 10x15 pan.  Sprinkle remaining apple cider mix (1/8 cup) on Rice Krispies mixture.  Allow to cool. Cut into 2-inch strips, long ways.  Spread icing (see below) onto strips and roll up.

Icing: 
  •         2 apple cinnamon teabags
  •        ½ cup hot water
  •        2 cups powdered sugar
Put 2 teabags into ½ cup of hot water and steep to a strong flavor.  Add tea to powdered sugar and mix well.

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