Rice Krispies Pops

Rice Krispies Pops

Makes one dozen pops.

I can't take credit for these cute little balls of sugary sweetness. But my good friend, Annie, can! The Mr. and I hosted a Superbowl party. Nothing too fancy -- just some good food and drink with close friends. When Annie arrived with these Rice Krispies Pops, appropriately decorated for the Colts and the Saints, I immediately fell in love with them. First off, they're cute. Secondly, they are festive. And lastly, let's be honest -- anything on a stick is much more fun to eat. She said she originally made these for a baby shower -- great idea!

3 Tbsp. margarine or butter

1 (10 oz.) pkg. regular marshmallows or 4 c. miniature marshmallows

6 to 7 c. Rice Krispies cereal

12 popsicle sticks

candy sprinkles

In a large sauce pan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted.

Remove from heat and stir in cereal until it is well coated.

Let mixture cool until it's warm, but comfortable to handle with your fingers. Lightly butter your hands, then shape the treats into 12 balls.

Push a popsicle stick into each one and dust with candy sprinkles.

Set treats on a tray lined with wax paper.

A Note From The Little Lady: Other ways to decorate these: dip halfway in 1-1/2 c. melted chocolate, and then add sprinkles; cover with a plastic bag and tie a ribbon around the stick