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Edible Art

1. Fruit and Veggie Rainbow Kabobs:

  • Ingredients:
    • Assorted fruits (strawberries, oranges, pineapple, kiwi, grapes, blueberries)
    • Assorted veggies (bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber)
    • Wooden skewers
  • Instructions:
    1. Wash and prepare the fruits and veggies.
    2. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
    3. Thread the pieces onto the wooden skewers in a rainbow pattern, alternating colors.
    4. Arrange the kabobs on a plate or serving tray to create a colorful display.
    5. Enjoy your edible rainbow creation!

2. Cookie Painting:

  • Ingredients:
    • Sugar cookies (homemade or store-bought)
    • Food coloring
    • Paintbrushes (new and clean)
    • Edible glitter or sprinkles (optional)
  • Instructions:
    1. Prepare the sugar cookies and allow them to cool completely.
    2. Mix food coloring with a few drops of water to create edible paint in various colors.
    3. Use clean paintbrushes to paint designs onto the cookies with the colored water.
    4. Add edible glitter or sprinkles to enhance the artwork if desired.
    5. Let the painted cookies dry before enjoying your delicious masterpiece!

3. Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats:

  • Ingredients:
    • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
    • 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • Food coloring (assorted colors)
  • Instructions:
    1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
    2. Add the marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until completely melted and smooth.
    3. Divide the melted marshmallow mixture into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, creating different colored mixtures.
    4. Add 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal to each bowl and stir until well combined and evenly coated with the colored marshmallow mixture.
    5. Press each colored mixture into a separate section of a greased baking pan, creating layers.
    6. Allow the treats to cool and set before cutting them into squares or shapes.
    7. Arrange the treats on a platter to display the vibrant rainbow layers and enjoy!

These edible art creations are not only visually appealing but also deliciously fun to make and eat. Feel free to get creative and experiment with different ingredients and techniques to customize your edible masterpieces!