Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun and colorful Edible Rainbow Craft, perfect for kids and adults alike. Using brightly colored Fruit Loops, mini marshmallows, and a simple powdered sugar icing as glue, this craft combines creativity and tasty treats into one delightful activity.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- Fruit Loops cereal separated into like colors (enough to create a rainbow)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Separate Cereal Colors: Start by having the kiddos separate all their Fruit Loops cereal into individual colors, setting them aside for assembly.
- Prepare Icing Glue: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon of milk and mix until smooth. Transfer the icing into a pastry bag or a sandwich baggie with a small corner cut off for easy piping.
- Use Icing as Glue: The powdered sugar icing acts as glue to hold the cereal and marshmallows onto the wax paper base.
- Create Rainbow Arches: Squeeze a line of icing in a half-circle shape on the wax paper. Place the red Fruit Loops carefully along this line. Repeat this process in layers for each color to build the full rainbow spectrum.
- Add Marshmallow Clouds: Squeeze a generous circle of icing at each end of the rainbow to create clouds, then place mini marshmallows over the icing to complete the look.
- Dry and Enjoy: Allow the craft to dry so everything sets securely. Once dry, enjoy eating your colorful edible rainbow!
Notes
- Use wax paper as a base to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Ensure the icing mixture is thick enough to act as a strong adhesive but thin enough to pipe easily.
- This activity is perfect for children’s parties or holiday celebrations.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep cereal crunchy.
