Saturday, July 26, 2014

Krispie Treat Flip Flops


We are going to pretend that we're at the beach today and my mini waterfall  that's in the background, is a gorgeous waterfall in Hawaii!  I've gathered some shells and driftwood on my beach towel and we can share some tea as we dream!  

 My tea is being served in my turquoise Fiesta Ware mug, which goes perfectly with my beach towel.


This recipe is adapted from Betty Crocker's Fruity Flip Flops, which can be found here. The folks at Betty Crocker used Cheerios as their base.  I happened to have Rice Krispies cereal on hand and used that instead.  They also used white frosting to ice around the edge of the flip flop, but I didn't have any and thought that the bars were sticky enough to dip the edges into the sprinkles.  One of my granddaughter's and I had so much fun putting this recipe together!  I hope you try this recipe out this summer!

3 tablespoons butter
1 bag (10 oz) miniature marshmallows
5 cups Toasted Rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
3 rolls  Fruit Roll-Ups chewy fruit flavored snacks (any variety)
2 pouches Fruit Gushers fruit flavored snacks (any variety), or use M&M's, fruit snacks, etc.
colored candy sprinkles

Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large microwaveable bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after each minute, until mixture is smooth.

Immediately stir in cereal until evenly coated. Press mixture evenly in pan with greased hands. Cool 15 minutes.

Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows to make 12 rectangles. Shape rectangles into flip-flop shapes, making 6 pairs total. Unroll and remove paper from Fruit Roll-Ups fruit flavored snacks. Cut the fruit flavored snacks into 4 strips—each 4 ¾ in long. Fold each strip in half lengthwise. Fold the strip into a v-shape. Press on bar to make flip-flop straps.

Put the candy sprinkles in a shallow bowl or pie plate and immediately press candy sprinkles around the edge.  This can be done by dipping the edges in the sprinkles.   Place 1 Fruit Gushers fruit flavored snack at tip of each V shape, or use any small candy.  A dab of frosting would be helpful here, but we didn't use any.

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30 comments:

  1. The treats turned out cute Kitty! Soothing colors and a nice cool view-enjoy:@)

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  2. These might just be the cutest treats ever made!! You're so creative, Kitty!
    Blessings,
    Leslie

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  3. Your flip flops made with your granddaughter are darling! What a fun grandmother you are! xo

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  4. Very cute Kitty. What a joy to make this with your granddaughter. I can see how much fun you had in such a lovely setting. Your waterfall is wonderful. Happy Saturday. xo

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  5. Love all the aqua! Cute flip flops...you do the most fun things with food...you're very creative, Kitty.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. Looks yummy and very cute too, Kitty. I am sure this was a fun activity with your granddaughter.

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  7. OOO, I love this turquoise tea...and those flip flops look adorable.
    I have a cookie somewhere that's shaped like a flip flop...must find it and do a post, inspired by yours. :)
    hugsxo

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  8. Aren't they CUTE!! I know Ms. C. would LOVE to make...and EAT these.
    Thanks for sharing the idea & the recipe, Kitty.

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  9. Aloha! Love the turquoise and brown details, Kitty. I bet your granddaughter had fun!

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  10. These are just too cute for words, my friend! My son would definitely LOVE these :)

    Enjoy your Sunday. Love to you!

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  11. Your flip flops are super cute, Kitty! Love the Hawaii theme too! Have a good week.
    Beth

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  12. So cute Kitty! I was just looking at flip flop 'foods' on Pinterest yesterday. I know you and your granddaughter had fun assembling these :)

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  13. Hi Kitty,
    I love Fiesta ware and that colour is beautiful. Your Flip Flop treats look delicious! How perfect for summer! Have a lovely week! Karen

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  14. Great idea to make with small grandkids too. The look easy and delicious! Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  15. Oh, how cute! My grandkids will love this! Loved your beach themed tea and the aqua fiesta ware!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  16. Super cute Kitty! Your granddaughter must have had so much fun with you. Love your Hawaiian "waterfall!" Have a good week, dear friend.

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  17. Pretty Pretty Pretty. I would love to be at the beach today. Or most anyday.

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  18. What a fun summer tea, and great that you worked on the recipe together with your granddaughter. the treats look yummy!!

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  19. I thought those dishes were Fiesta Ware. Very cute and perfect for summer. I hope you have a wonderful time with your granddaughter. They are such a blessing. Sending hugs, Mrtha

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  20. I would love to visit Hawaii and have some flip flop rice crispie treats--they look delicious! Your water feature is so pretty. Have a great week :)

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  21. Hi, Kitty..just coming by to say I hope all is ok in your world...?

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  22. Wish I was at the beach today too. These are so darn cute, Kitty. My grandkids would love them. Rice Krispie treats are everybody's favorite and I love the little flip-flops.

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  23. Calling all children - food available at Kitty's house! My grand kids would love these! What a darling beachy presentation!

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  24. Those are the cutest flip-flops I've ever seen. Just darling!

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  25. Bet your gkids loved those! So cute! Hope all is well. :)

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  26. Looks like fun and what a nice table setting.

    Madonna
    MakeMineLemon

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  27. So adorable, Kitty! Love your pretty turquoise Fiesta!

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  28. I love the turquoise Fiestaware Kitty and I can pretend I'm anywhere - especially Hawaii!

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  29. So fun for summer Kitty! Always make me laugh when I read flip flops. We use to call them thongs, but that word has a whole new meaning with the younger generation. lol! Thanks for sharing your 'cool' table with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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