Farewell

The collective cooking think tank is dissolved, but may reassemble in another form someday.  Thanks for coming by and keep an eye on the future, we'll be up in it.

anatomy of a cupcake

courtesy of flowing data .... mad tasty is thinking about getting its ish back together, so stay tuned folks.

What Would You Do for an Ice Cream Cone?

I would run coat-less through snow... 

but not for vanilla ice cream.

via The Washington Post

Rice Krispy Treats

Hi, my name is Allison, and I've never made Rice Krispy Treats.

That statement was true until yesterday. I've been baking since I got an Easy Bake Oven but I haven't gotten around to Rice Krispy Treats until now. It turns out, they are ridiculously easy to make.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies®

Directions:
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.