I made Disney's famous Mickey-shaped Rice Krispie treats at home, and it took me back to being at the theme park

Amanda KrauseApr 22, 2020, 00:17 IST

InsiderYou only need a few ingredients and a Mickey-shaped cookie cutter to make this recipe.Amanda Krause/Insider

Disney destinations are closed for the foreseeable future, leaving many fans like myself missing the company's theme parks.
Because I can't actually visit, I decided to re-create some of the magic at home by making one of my favorite Disney World snacks: Mickey-shaped Rice Krispies.
The recipe only requires a few ingredients — cereal, butter, marshmallows, candy, and a cookie cutter — and can be made rather quickly.
Of course, nothing beats the real thing, but I found my at-home version of this Disney snack to be both delicious and fun to make.
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I consider Disney World to be a home away from home. I grew up visiting the theme park with my family, and even had a trip scheduled for May. Unfortunately, with Disney theme parks around the world temporarily closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the latter plan was canceled.

Like many fans during this time, I've been wondering when I'll get to ride my favorite attractions and eat my beloved Disney snacks again.

After all, Disney theme parks have a way of making everyday food taste magical. One of my favorite Disney treats are its Mickey-shaped Rice Krispies filled with gooey marshmallows and topped with candy. They're usually sold at Disney World and Disneyland — and, with a few ingredients, they can also be made at home.

Lately, I've found myself feeling extra nostalgic for days spent walking around the parks with a Disney snack in hand. In the meantime, I decided to put my baking skills to the test — with the help of recipes from Kellogg's and a Disney-themed YouTube channel — to see if I could re-create the Rice Krispies at home.

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Nothing beats visiting Disney World, but I found that re-creating a favorite snack came pretty close to the real deal.

I highly recommend making your favorite Disney snacks at home. Amanda Krause/Insider

Finally, it was time to fulfill my childhood dreams and decorate my desserts.

Though you can melt chocolate on the stove, I found that a microwave works just fine. Amanda Krause/Insider

Then, it was time to cut the pressed mixture into Mickey Mouse shapes.

After making three Mickey-shaped treats, I rearranged the mixture to make a fourth. Amanda Krause/Insider

Technically, my Rice Krispies were ready to eat as soon as I pressed them into a baking pan.

One of the final steps of this recipe includes pressing the Rice Krispies into a baking pan. Amanda Krause/Insider

I couldn't believe how many cups of cereal were needed for this recipe — I used almost an entire box.

I ended up with more Rice Krispies than melted marshmallows in my saucepan. Amanda Krause/Insider

I learned quickly that it only takes low heat to melt even a ton of marshmallows.

Unfortunately, my marshmallow mixture didn't turn out exactly as planned. Amanda Krause/Insider

Next, I made sure that I had enough marshmallows to add to the mixture.

I misjudged the size bowl I'd need to hold all 55 marshmallows. Amanda Krause/Insider

It's rumored that Disney uses vanilla in its Rice Krispies recipe, so I added a tiny bit to my saucepan.

Though I only used a tiny bit of vanilla extract, it sure was fragrant. Amanda Krause/Insider

I first chopped three tablespoons of butter into small squares, and melted them in a saucepan over low heat.

Even over low heat, the butter melted very quickly. Amanda Krause/Insider

To re-create the treats at home, I needed only a few ingredients and even less cooking tools.

Ingredients include marshmallows, chocolate, butter, and Rice Krispies cereal. Amanda Krause/Insider

Disney theme parks sell Rice Krispies that are coated in chocolate, candy, and other delicious toppings.

Some Mickey-shaped Rice Krispies even have character-themed sprinkles. HarshLight/Flickr/Attribution License

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