February 2nd is Dr Seuss Birthday. To prepare we created a Dr. Seuss food or treat for all of you – Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats! Enjoy.

Dr. Seuss Food | Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

Hosting a Dr. Seuss Party? Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd? Whatever the special occasion, we all love the classic The Cat in the Hat. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with one of your favorite characters in Rice Krispie Treat form! No one can mistake that red and white hat filled with mischief and fun! Make Dr. Seuss Day memorable with a tray of these at a party or even an after-school snack with friends! They’re so easy to make, let the kids join in the fun of stirring and decorating!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Rice Krispies:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
• 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Ingredients for Dr Seuss Rice Krispies:

• 2 T solid shortening
• 3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
• 9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
• Black write-on gel
• Red write-on gel

Directions:

Directions for Rice Krispies:

1. Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
2. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
4. Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
5. Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
6. Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.

Assembly Directions for Dr. Seuss Treats:

1. Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
3. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
4. Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
5. Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
7. Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
8. Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
9. Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
10. With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
11. At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.

Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
• 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
• 2 T solid shortening
• 3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
• 9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
• Black write-on gel
• Red write-on gel

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Instructions

1. Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
2. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
4. Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
5. Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
6. Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.
7. Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
8. Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
9. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
10. Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
11. Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
12. Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
13. Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
14. Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
15. Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
16. With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
17. At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.

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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish Theme Party for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2 or a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party.

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish

Hosting a Dr. Seuss Party? Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd. Whatever the special occasion, we all love the classic book One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish. When we’re celebrating one of our favorite Authors the way to do it up right is by adding vibrant colors and whimsical characters anywhere we can! Don’t just serve an ordinary cupcake, make these delicious cakes topped with little fish atop fun frosting that is sure to mark your special day! We’ve taken the guesswork out of hosting a Dr. Seuss soiree with several recipes and printables, scroll to the bottom to see all of the fun goodies you can make!

Also check out our Dr Seuss Day Recipes, Printables and Crafts.

Yield: 14 to 16 cupcakes

Ingredients for Chocolate Cupcakes:

• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – we used Hershey’s
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup whole milk

Ingredients for Yellow Buttercream Icing:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• Yellow Gel Food Color
• 2 teaspoons cold milk
• Swedish fish of various colors for garnish

Directions:

Directions for Chocolate Cupcakes:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease cupcake pans or line with cupcake liners.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs to the butter, one at a time, beating well with each addition.
6. Stir in the vanilla.
7. Add half of the flour and half of the milk and beat well.
8. Add the rest of the flour and milk and beat until well-incorporated.
9. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
10. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
11. Let cupcakes cool in pan for 5 minutes.
12. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to finish the cooling process.
13. Ice the cupcakes when completely cooled.

Directions for Yellow Buttercream Icing: 

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter.
2. Add half of the sugar and mix well on medium speed with a mixer.
3. Add the rest of the sugar and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
4. Add 2-3 drops of yellow food gel until you reach your desired color of bright yellow (matching the color of the Dr. Seuss book)
5. If needed – to thin icing, add 1 tablespoon milk and to thicken icing, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
6. Using a decorating tip and disposable bag or Ziploc bag, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
7. Garnish with Swedish fish.

ENJOY!

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – One Fish, Two Fish

• Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 31 minutes
• Yield: 15 cupcakes 1x

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Ingredients

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• 2 eggs, room temperature (for cupcake)
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for cupcake)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (for cupcake)
• 2 teaspoon baking powder (for cupcake)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder – we used Hershey’s (for cupcake)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (for cupcake)
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cupcake)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (for cupcake)
• 1 cup whole milk (for cupcake)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (for icing)
• 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted (for icing)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (for icing)
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (for icing)
• Yellow Gel Food Color (for icing)
• 2 teaspoons cold milk (for icing)
• Swedish fish of various colors (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Directions for Chocolate Cupcakes:
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Grease cupcake pans or line with cupcake liners.
4. In a medium mixing bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6. Add the eggs to the butter, one at a time, beating well with each addition.
7. Stir in the vanilla.
8. Add half of the flour and half of the milk and beat well.
9. Add the rest of the flour and milk and beat until well-incorporated.
10. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
11. Bake 15-17 minutes at 350 degrees or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
12. Let cupcakes cool in pan for 5 minutes.
13. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to finish the cooling process.
14. Ice the cupcakes when completely cooled.
15. Directions for Yellow Buttercream Icing:
16. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter.
17. Add half of the sugar and mix well on medium speed with a mixer.
18. Add the rest of the sugar and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy.
19. Add 2-3 drops of yellow food gel until you reach your desired color of bright yellow (matching the color of the Dr. Seuss book)
20. If needed – to thin icing, add 1 tablespoon milk and to thicken icing, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.
21. Using a decorating tip and disposable bag or Ziploc bag, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake.
22. Garnish with Swedish fish.

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WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.