Check out these easy to make and whimsical Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats. Perfect for the lunchbox or as an after school snack
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Fun Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats
It’s hard to believe that the summer is almost over. I feel like it was yesterday that it was the last day of school.
Soon my girls will be in 3rd and 5th grade. Last week we bought new pencils, composition books, rulers, erasers, etc.
To mark the occasion, I made them these Fun Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats. My 10 year old not only assisted during the process, but also offered very helpful suggestions.
It’s a good way to get them excited about the new school year and it also works as a sweet treat.
Next week I’ll be starting a weekly rotating menu for the lunchbox. It’ll help me with the shopping list and cooking prep.
See the picture below? It looks like a mess right? Well that’s a replica of my daughters desk when she’s doing homework. Pencils, crayons everywhere, cereal mixed in between, and a book…. somewhere.
They laughed when I “re-created” this scene and took this picture. They said “Mommy, you’re so messy”
“At least my Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats can write…. in cursive” I said. They laughed.
Just kidding, they cannot write, but it was fun pretending.
You might have guessed it, I used Fruity Pebbles to create my edible (non writing) pencils. They are fun, colorful, and delicious.
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I hope you can try these delicious Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Check out these easy to make and whimsical Pencil Shaped Cereal Treats. Perfect for the lunchbox or as an after school snack
- 4 cups Fruity Pebbles Cereal
- 2 1/2 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Prepared Yellow Cookie Icing
- Prepared Red Cookie Icing
- Prepared Black Cookie Icing
- Prepared Edible Silver Paint or Food Coloring
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Line an 8x8 square baking pan with foil. Spray foil with nonstick spray
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Place cereal in a large bowl
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
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When the butter melts add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add vanilla extract
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Pour the marshmallow mixture into the cereal
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Mix with a wooden spoon until the cereal is completely coated with the marshmallow
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Press this mixture into the prepared square pan. Let the treats set completely. About 30-45 minutes
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Remove the cereal from the pan and place on a large sheet of parchment paper. Cut into thin rectangles (about 1"x3") leaving enough cereal for triangle tips
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Place rectangles on a cookie rack with parchment paper on the bottom (to catch any spills) and coat with the yellow frosting, leaving a small space uncoated for the eraser
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Shake the cookie rack so the excess cookie icing spills. Let the icing set. About 30 minutes.
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Add the red cookie icing to the ends of the rectangle (to make the eraser). Shake the cookie rack so the excess cookie icing spills. Let the icing set. About 30 minutes.
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When the icing sets, carefully place pencils on a clean sheet of parchment paper and paint a line between the red and yellow colors using the silver food coloring and a small paintbrush
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Let the silver dry
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With the leftover cereal treats cut out small triangles and attach them to the yellow ends of the pencils using cookie icing as the glue
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Using a small paintbrush, carefully, paint the tips of the triangle with the black icing. Let them dry for 10-15 min
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Enjoy!
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what an amazing way make kids have cereal, very innovative and very thoughtful!
Thank you Monika!