Puzzle Piece Rice Crispy Treats for Autism Awareness Month

Following in supportive spirit as April is Autism Awareness Month.   Here is an activity to promote fun and awareness is a very yummy way!

Puzzle Piece Rice Crispy Treats for Autism Awareness Month:

1. Start with rice cereal or Rice Krispies….sometimes you can find colored versions for different holidays (i.e. Rainbow for Saint Patrick’s Day).

2. You will need a puzzle piece cookie cutter, cookie scoop, and food coloring.  These items can be ordered from Sweet Baking & Candy Making Supply.  http://www.sweetbakingsupply.com/

3.  Make rice crispy treats by following the directions on the box.  Just add food coloring to make the colors for the autism puzzle symbol (red, yellow, and blue).  Place the colored rice crispy batches in strips in your pan.

4. Use the puzzle piece cookie cutter to make the treats into puzzle piece shaped rice crispy treats.

5.  To go an extra step when sharing these delicious treats with friends and family, add some labels from Autism Speaks http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/04/autismspeaksfull.pdf

I hope this activity is a fun way for you and your family to support Autism and to spread awareness.

-Paige