No-Bake Meat-Look Treats (Ready-to-Print Version)
No-bake red velvet and rice cereal snacks with jimmies create a playful meat-like illusion for festive fun.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy & Fats
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Sweeteners
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1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
→ Flavorings
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon cream cheese bakery emulsion
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup red velvet cake mix
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½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
→ Cereal
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6 cups toasted Rice Krispies cereal
→ Decoration
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1 cup red jimmies sprinkles
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Cooking spray or butter for coating hands
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the 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 and rapidly mix in vanilla extract, cream cheese bakery emulsion, salt, and red velvet cake mix. Whisk until the mixture is homogeneous.
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Stir in red gel food coloring thoroughly until the mixture achieves a vivid, even red hue.
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Gently fold toasted Rice Krispies into the marshmallow mixture with a rubber spatula until all cereal pieces are evenly coated. Work quickly before mixture firms.
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Coat hands lightly with cooking spray or butter. Press and shape the mixture into rectangles or oval forms to mimic ground meat. Generously sprinkle red jimmies on the surface and pat gently to adhere for a textured 'raw' appearance.
# Handy Tips:
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To prevent sticking, keep hands coated with cooking spray or softened butter while shaping.
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For sharper edges, refrigerate shaped treats for 5 to 10 minutes before final decoration.
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Use gloves lightly sprayed with cooking oil for easier handling.
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Work swiftly to shape the treats before the mixture cools and hardens.