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The overall year-end honors go to the talented ladies of Team Phoenix! Congratulations to Ashley, Wendy, Jacquilyn and Kristyn!

ALL of our teams went above and beyond time after time this year. Great job, ladies, and thanks for everything! Happy New Year!!!]]> webmaster@themotherhood.com (Erin O) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:07:11 -0500 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/498036 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/498036 webmaster@themotherhood.com (Jean) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:41:35 -0500 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/498034 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/498034
Congratulations to the members of Team Asheville - Robyn, Sommer, Julie and Amy - on taking home the prize for their Peppermint Rice Krispies Treats Snowballs!

It has been an inspiring year with all 16 of the fabulous women who have participated in these challenges. Thank you to ALL of you for your amazing work this year!

Happy holidays!]]> webmaster@themotherhood.com (Erin O) Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:14:00 -0500 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/497849 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/497849
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Snap. Crackle. Poppers Rice Krispies® Treats

3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter + extra butter for ?greasing?
4oz. marshmallows (1/2 bag) ? make sure bag is left open overnight
2 c. Traditional Rice Krispies®
Candy of choice to fill
Decorating Supplies (frosting, glitter, stickers ? pretty much anything you want to use to make it unique.)

Melt 3Tbsp. Butter in a heavy saucepan over med-high heat.

Add marshmallows, stirring constantly until melted and mixture is smooth.

Add RiceKrispies® to hot mixture in saucepan (this keeps them warm, and thus easier to manipulate, longer)

Mix thoroughly.

Butter plastic cutting board.

Place half of marshmallow mixture on cutting board and make into a small loaf. (Around 5? by 3?.) Try to compact the mixture as much as possible.

Once you have a compact loaf, take a small fondant rolling pin (or other small rolling pin) and roll out the mixture to a 1/4 inch thickness ? trying to keep the shape of a rectangle. (You will need to work quickly. The cooler the mixture gets, the more difficult it is to shape.)

Take rolling pin and ?roll? mixture into a cylinder with a 1 1/2? circumference.

Remove rolling pin and pinch one end to desired look. If going for a tapered end, start about 1 inch in, pinch and crimp the end.

Tilt and fill with candy of choice.

Pinch other end.

Set aside and let harden for 24 hours.

Repeat with other half of RiceKrispies® mixture.

Decorate once hard with fondant, icing, stickers, glitter, etc. The sky is the limit!

Note: You can make these ahead of time and freeze. Another idea is to put a small fortune, saying, or inspirational quote inside the crackers.

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We could not be more excited to share our final Kelloggs Rice Krispies Challenge with you guys after what has been such a fun and creative year! For this last challenge we wanted once again to focus on the kids! During this time of year we all get to reclaim the magic, joy and excitement of the holidays so this project is really for everyone! May we present to you our .
There is nothing more important than making memories with your kids and while making our project with your kiddos you will definitely do exactly that! So forget the gingerbread and whip up some Rice Krispies treats this year while you let your imagination run wild! From reindeer to penguins, houses to trees, there are no limits to what your very own Rice Krispies Winter Wonderland can hold!
Let?s not forget a yummy treat to snack on while you work! Featured in our Winter Wonderland as giant lollipop trees, you and your kids will love the taste of our Swirly Peppermint Roll-Ups! With only a few easy and kid friendly steps these versatile treats are perfect for parties, gifts and holiday snacks!

Swirly Peppermint Roll-Ups
yields: 1 large roll/6-8 Slices
Ingredients:
3 Tbs Margarine or Butter
6 Cups Kelloggs Rice Krispies
4 Cups Mini Marshmallows
Cream Cheese Frosting 6 Regular Candy Canes Crushed Red Food Coloring (Optional)
Directions:
1. Melt margarine or butter in a large sauce pan on low heat.
2. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly to avoid burnt marshmallows.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 6 cups of Kelloggs Rice Krispies
4. Set aside for about 5 minutes or until the Rice Krispie treats are comfortable to handle. You want them to be warm so they are easy to work with.
5. Spray your hands with non-stick spray or coat with margarine. If the Rice Krispies start sticking to your hands, add some more non-stick spray to your hands.
6. Flatten Rice Krispies onto a greased baking sheet to create a thin flat layer of Rice Krispies Treats.
7. Evenly spread a thin layer of cream cheese frosting on the Rice Krispies and top with crushed candy cane.
8. Starting at one end, gently lift and begin rolling your rectangle long ways until you have a finished roll.
Tip: Allow roll set a few minutes in freezer or fridge before slicing.

We had so much fun getting together and creating such a delicious recipe and festive display this challenge! We are excited to share how we made the rest of our creations with you too!
Everything in our Winter Wonderland is edible and made out of Rice Krispies! We used only Rice Krispies and food safe materials when creating our display. From cotton candy snow to Rice Krispies presents with licorice ribbon, we really mean that it is ALL edible!

Our whole team hopes that you are inspired to get in the kitchen with your kids and start making memories! Have a wonderful holiday season!

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That?s right ? our last Rice Krispies? Making Memories Challenge will focus on bringing a little extra joy to the winter holidays. Our blogger teams will be creating show-stopping Rice Krispies Treats® recipes and themed displays around a holiday of their choice ? from Hanukkah to Christmas to Kwanzaa to New Year?s.

We hope you?ll follow along throughout the Challenge here on the Rice Krispies? Circle in TheMotherhood and join a live chat about holiday baking and decorating!

Here, again, is a full list of the participating bloggers:

PHOENIX:
Ashley Whipple, Cute as a Fox Creations, http://www.cuteasafox.com/
Kristyn Merkley, Lil Luna, http://www.lilluna.com/
Wendy O'Neal, Around My Family Table, http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/
Jacquilyn Avery, Aly & Ash, http://alyashcreations.blogspot.com/

KANSAS CITY:
Kristen Doyle, Dine and Dish, http://dineanddish.net/
Kelly Snyder, Kansas City Mamas, http://www.kansascitymamas.com
Jenn Hethcoat, SuperJenn, http://www.superjenn.com/
Julie McKinley, My Kansas City Mommy, http://www.mykansascitymommy.com/

PHILADELPHIA:
Zareen Fidlon, Cooking with Z, http://cookingwithz.com
Tara Bucci, Baby Momma Blog, http://www.babymommablog.com
Joey Fortman, Real Mom Media, http://www.joeyfortman.com
Sarah Peppel, Genesis Moments, http://genesismoments.com/

ASHEVILLE:
Sommer Collier, A Spicy Perspective, http://aspicyperspective.com/
Robyn Stone, Add a Pinch, http://addapinch.com/
Amy Johnson, She Wears Many Hats, http://shewearsmanyhats.com/
Julie Mastbrook, Mommie Cooks, http://www.mommiecooks.com/

Remember, each of these wonderful women is hosting a giveaway on her blog, so be sure to visit them all and post a comment on the Rice Krispies blog posts for a chance to win a bank gift card worth $100!

Abbreviated Rules. No Purchase Necessary. Begins no earlier than 12:00:00 AM (ET) on 11/14/11 and ends no later than 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 12/20/11. For complete Official Rules, go to http://web.mediacdt.com/docs/RKBloggerHolidayRules.pdf

Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at time of entry. Subject to complete Official Rules. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: The Motherhood; www.TheMotherhood.com.

Disclosure: This is part of a paid campaign sponsored by the makers of Kellogg?s® Rice Krispies® cereal ®, TM, © 2011 Kellogg NA Co.]]> webmaster@themotherhood.com (Erin O) Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:37:12 -0500 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/496988 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/496988
What better way to ring in the cold weather season than with a steaming cup of hot cocoa and a cute Peppermint Rice Krispies Snowball? There's just something about that cool, sweet punch of peppermint on the tip of your tongue that makes the frosty temps of winter a bit more welcome.

For our Rice Krisipies® Treat, we incorporated crushed up candy canes and white chocolate to the traditional treat recipe. A few sprinkles of holiday cheer, and a candy cane hanger completes the confection.

This treat can be made one of two ways. You can either melt the white chocolate chips along with the peppermint into the marshmallow mixture for a quick and simple sweet bite or leave them out and use a melted chocolate coating to harness your holiday sprinkle creativity. Or try using a fun shaped cookie cutter to inspire your own unique hanger shapes like our adorable snowman.

We hope these peppermint inspired treats will become a sweet addition to your winter holiday traditions! We sure had fun making them and sharing them with our kids.

Peppermint Rice Krispie® Treats Snowballs

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Butter
1 10 Oz. Package Marshmallows
1/3 Cup Crushed Candy Canes
6 Cups Rice Krispies® Cereal
2 14 Oz. Bags White Candy Melts
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat.

Add in the marshmallows and allow them to melt completely.

Add in the crushed candy canes.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies®.

If making balls, pull out heaping tablespoons from the pan and roll into balls. Add a candy can into the center of each ball.

If making cut out shapes, press the Rice Krispies® mixture into a pan prepared with cooking spray.

Allow to cool for about five to ten minutes and then cut out your favorite shapes.

Add a candy cane into the top end of the treat.

Place your finished treats into the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool down.

Melt the candy melts according to package directions and add in the vegetable oil to thin the mixture.

Dip your cooled treats into the chocolate, sprinkle or decorate, and set aside to cool and harden completely.

Note: For a quicker version, simply substitute one 12 oz. bag of white chocolate chips for the melts and oil. Add the chips in with the marshmallows and heat until completely melted. Proceed with adding the candy canes and Rice Krispies®. You can then roll your balls and add sprinkles to the still warm treat.

Makes about 24 balls.

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Remember to follow the #RiceKrispies Twitter hashtag this week as Teams Asheville, Phoenix, Philly and Kansas City learn and share the last surprise Challenge theme, and check back on this Circle in a few days for an update, too.

This Challenge will be all about having fun, and we invite you to join us! Keep visiting this Circle to see the newest batch of inspired recipes and photos from our blogger teams.

Here is a full list of the fantastic bloggers who are part of our Rice Krispies Challenge? teams:

PHOENIX:
Ashley Whipple, Cute as a Fox Creations, http://www.cuteasafox.com/
Kristyn Merkley, Lil Luna, http://www.lilluna.com/
Wendy O'Neal, Around My Family Table, http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/
Jacquilyn Avery, Aly & Ash, http://alyashcreations.blogspot.com/

KANSAS CITY:
Kristen Doyle, Dine and Dish, http://dineanddish.net/
Kelly Snyder, Kansas City Mamas, http://www.kansascitymamas.com
Jenn Hethcoat, SuperJenn, http://www.superjenn.com/
Julie McKinley, My Kansas City Mommy, http://www.mykansascitymommy.com/

PHILADELPHIA:
Zareen Fidlon, Cooking with Z, http://cookingwithz.com
Tara Bucci, Baby Momma Blog, http://www.babymommablog.com
Joey Fortman, Real Mom Media, http://www.joeyfortman.com
Sarah Peppel, Genesis Moments, http://genesismoments.com/

ASHEVILLE:
Sommer Collier, A Spicy Perspective, http://aspicyperspective.com/
Robyn Stone, Add a Pinch, http://addapinch.com/
Amy Johnson, She Wears Many Hats, http://shewearsmanyhats.com/
Julie Mastbrook, Mommie Cooks, http://www.mommiecooks.com/

Disclosure: This is part of a paid campaign sponsored by the makers of Kellogg?s® Rice Krispies® cereal.
®, TM, © 2011 Kellogg NA Co.]]> webmaster@themotherhood.com (Erin O) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:10:27 -0500 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/496970 http://www.themotherhood.com/post/show/id/496970