Are you a fan of the Disney movie Cars? I first recall watching the Cars movie as an early years teacher. One of the 3-year-old boys I looked after was crazy about Lightening McQueen.
I really enjoyed the movie and so did my daughter when I introduced the Cars series to her. Today on the blog we are sharing a Disney Cars Inspired crispy treat.
This would be a great treat to take to the movie or have at a Cars themed party. I hope you like the tutorial.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Fun & Creative: These Rice Krispie treats are molded into Disney Cars characters, bringing Lightning McQueen and friends to life.
- Kid-Friendly: Perfect for little ones to help decorate, adding their own personal touch with candy melts and mini M&Ms.
- Easy to Make: With just a few ingredients, these fun treats come together quickly, making them perfect for themed parties or a family activity.
🥚What You Will Need for These Disney Treats
- 8 count Rice Crispy Treats
- 1 pkg. Mini Oreos
- Wilton Chocolate Candy Discs, Yellow, Brown and Red
- M&M’s
- Gum, white small rectangles
- Two Airheads packets, white mystery flavour individual size
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Flavor Twist: Use Cocoa Pebbles or Fruity Pebbles cereal instead of Rice Krispies for a unique taste and color.
- Color Play: Customize your treats by using different colored candy melts to represent various Cars characters.
- Wheel Options: If mini Oreos aren't available, consider using Rolos, chocolate buttons, or pretzel rounds for the wheels.
🔪Let's Make It
Lay 3 whole Rice Crispy Treats on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Cut another one into a half piece treat and two others into third-size treats and lay each on the tray with the whole treats.
You now have 3 sets of treats.
In 3 separate bowls, melt each coloUr of chocolate.
Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between times, until completely melted.
Dip the first set of treats that has a whole piece and the half piece into the brown chocolate, completely coat.
This set will be Mater.
Set the smaller piece on top of the whole piece to resemble a car windshield.
Repeat this step with each of the other sets and each colour of chocolate. These will be Lightening McQueen and Luigi.
Using the Airheads candy, cut 3 windshields to fit onto the cars. I made mine rectangle with little cut outs at the top to resemble the Cars characters. Press these on each car.
Cut a mouth out of the candy for the red and yellow car. Press this on the bottom piece of the car where the bumper would be.
Pull apart the Oreo cookies, and press 4 on each car. Use green, blue, and brown M&M’s for the eyes. Put a dab of melted chocolate on the backs and press on the windshields.
On the brown truck, put a line of chocolate on the bottom piece and place 2 gum teeth where the bumper would be.
Extra optional steps are: pipe a line of chocolate on the yellow car over his mouth to resemble a moustache. Use an edible marker to put black dots on the eyes.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use Rice Krispies Treats as the base for your cars. Cut them into various sizes to create different characters like Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Luigi.
- Melt colored candy melts (red, yellow, and brown) to coat the Rice Krispies shapes, giving each character its signature color.
- Decorate with mini Oreo wheels, Airheads for windshields, and M&M's for eyes to bring your edible cars to life.
💭 FAQs
Absolutely! Homemade treats work just as well and can add a personal touch to your creations.
Melt them in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If needed, add a tiny bit of vegetable oil to thin them out.
Yes, you can use fondant or any pliable candy that can be cut into shapes. Just ensure it sticks well to the chocolate coating.
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigeration to prevent condensation from affecting the decorations.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Disney Cars 3 inspired crispy treats:
- Savory snack: Mini pretzel rods or cheese cubes
- Themed drink: Red fruit punch or strawberry lemonade
- Sweet addition: Chocolate-dipped marshmallows or mini cupcakes
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Lightning McQueen Disney Treats
Ingredients
- 8 Rice Crispy Treats
- 1 Package Mini Oreos
- Wilton Chocolate Candy Discs Yellow, Brown and Red
- M&Ms
- 2 Packets Airheads White mystery flavor, individual size
- Chewing Gum White, small rectangles
Instructions
- Lay 3 whole Rice Crispy Treats on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cut another one into a half piece treat and two others into third-size treats and lay each on the tray with the whole treats. You now have 3 sets of treats.
- In 3 separate bowls, melt each color of chocolate. Heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between times, until completely melted.
- Dip the first set of treats that has a whole piece and the half piece into the brown chocolate, completely coat. This set will be Mater.
- Set the smaller piece on top of the whole piece to resemble a car windshield.
- Repeat this step with each of the other sets and each colour of chocolate. These will be Lightning McQueen and Luigi.
- Using the Airheads candy, cut 3 windshields to fit onto the cars. I made mine rectangle with little cut outs at the top to resemble the Cars characters. Press these on each car.
- Cut a mouth out of the candy for the red and yellow car. Press this on the bottom piece of the car where the bumper would be.
- Pull apart the Oreo cookies, and press 4 on each car. Use green, blue, and brown M&M’s for the eyes. Put a dab of melted chocolate on the backs and press on the windshields.
- On the brown truck, put a line of chocolate on the bottom piece and place 2 gum teeth where the bumper would be.
- Extra optional steps are: Pipe a line of chocolate on the yellow car over his mouth to resemble a moustache. Use an edible marker to put black dots on the eyes.
Notes
- Use Rice Krispies Treats as the base for your cars. Cut them into various sizes to create different characters like Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Luigi.
- Melt colored candy melts (red, yellow, and brown) to coat the Rice Krispies shapes, giving each character its signature color.
- Decorate with mini Oreo wheels, Airheads for windshields, and M&M's for eyes to bring your edible cars to life.
What quirky cakes for a party! My eldest loves cars at the moment, he would love these!
That is very, very cool! I would not have thought to turn rice crispy treats into these. Very creative! My youngest loved Lightening McQueen when he was younger. I kinda miss those day:)
Nicely done Angela. These look so good. Bookmarked the post to try with the kids later.
awesome. Let me know how they goes.
omg these are really cute. I would love to make these with my son, he is right into cars at the moment!
That's awesome. I think it would be fun for any little boy to try out.
These look so fun and easy to make! I also love these films, so might have to make them soon!
Ooh let me know how they go?
Aww these turned out so cute! You did an amazing job with the details here. It's great that the body work is easily done with rice krispy treats on these cars 😉 x
thanks Becky!
Oh my gosh! As a huge Cars fan, I'm all over these! Doesn't it matter than I'm in my 20's 😉 xxx
Awesome! I bet you would like them!
These are adorable. Id never have though of using rice crisoy treats to make them. I must admit I've Init seen the film simply recognise the red car
yes, I think Lightning McQueen is a popular car even if you have not seen the movie.
These are so clever and cute! Perfect for Cars fans on all ages
Thanks so much. It is a cute tutorial! I agree.
What a wonderful idea, perfect for parties or just as a cute cooking activity to complete together
Yes it is a fun activity that can be done with the kids I for sure think so!
These are so cute and looks so yummy. My kids will love this. I will give this a try this weekend, I really hope it comes out this good.
thanks. THEY ARE TASTY!
How fab are these great little treats, super creative.
thanks. I'm glad you like them.