Blast off into a cosmic culinary adventure with our Crispy Marshmallow Planets recipe! Perfect for aspiring young astronauts, this fun and interactive activity is more than just a tasty treat. It's an exciting and hands-on way to teach your little ones about the planets in our solar system, while sparking their creativity and fine motor skills. Each crispy marshmallow ball is carefully crafted and decorated to resemble a different planet, making learning about space delicious and engaging. Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity for family bonding, creating stellar memories as you explore the wonders of the universe together. So, let's embark on this interstellar journey and make learning about the planets out-of-this-world fun with these delightful treats!
Serving size: 8
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons of butter
- 20 regular marshmallows
- 3 cups of crispy rice cereal
- Decorations for the planets (e.g., icing, sprinkles, etc.)
- Optional: lollipop sticks
Directions
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and continue to stir until fully melted.
- Transfer the gooey mixture into a mixing bowl.
- Add the crispy rice cereal to the mixing bowl right away. Mix well.
- Roll into 8 balls of various shapes (optional: add lollipop sticks into each one).
- Decorate each ball to represent each of the eight planets using icing, sprinkles, or your edible decorations of choice.