No-Bake Meat-Look Treats (Printer-Friendly)
Spooky, no-bake meat-look treats with Rice Krispies and red velvet cake mix for a playful twist.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Fats and Oils
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Sweeteners
02 -
1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
→ Flavorings
03 -
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon cream cheese bakery emulsion
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Dry Mixes
06 -
¾ cup red velvet cake mix
→ Coloring
07 -
½ teaspoon red food coloring gel
→ Cereals
08 -
6 cups toasted Rice Krispies cereal
→ Decorations
09 -
1 cup red jimmies sprinkles
→ Additional
10 -
Cooking oil spray or softened butter (for coating hands)
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt unsalted butter until foamy but not browned. Add mini marshmallows and stir gently until fully melted and smooth.
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Remove the pan from heat. Quickly stir in vanilla extract, cream cheese emulsion, salt, and red velvet cake mix until smooth and uniform.
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Mix in red gel food coloring thoroughly until the mixture achieves a vivid, consistent red hue.
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Gently fold in toasted Rice Krispies cereal with a spatula, mixing carefully to coat all pieces evenly before the mixture cools.
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Lightly coat hands with cooking spray or softened butter. Press and shape the mixture into rough rectangles, ovals, or patties mimicking ground meat. Generously sprinkle red jimmies on top and gently press to adhere and create a textured surface.
# Additional Suggestions:
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To avoid sticking, coat your hands with cooking spray or softened butter before shaping.
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Work quickly as the mixture begins to set and stiffen once cooled.
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For enhanced realism, layer some jimmies inside the mixture before shaping.
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Chill the shaped treats for 5–10 minutes to firm edges if necessary.
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Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.