Perky Penguins Recipe

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Perky Penguins
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Ingredients
7
Count
Nutrition
5287
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first two ingredients.
  2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until chocolate chips are melted, stirring ever 30 seconds. Cool slightly.
  3. Place a small amount of chocolate mixture on top of 6 marshmallows, then top with remaining marshmallows.
  4. Allow the marshmallows to sit for 1 hour or until set.
  5. Warm the chocolate mixture again.
  6. For the penguin bodies, carefully dip the marshmallows in chocolate mixture so three-fourths of the marshmallows are covered, leaving a 3/4-inch vertical white strip undipped down the front (for his chest).
  7. Let stand for 1 hour or until set.
  8. For penguin heads, cut Tootsie Rolls into two pieces (you should have a total of 6 pieces). Place pieces in a microwave-safe plate and warm in microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
  9. Carefully roll each piece into a ball.
  10. With a toothpick, position two minature chocolate chips onto each ball for the eyes.
  11. For the beak, cut off the yellow end of six candy corn pieces and discard.
  12. Flatten the six orange and white pieces slightly and press one gently into each chocolate ball.
  13. Reheat chocolate mixture.
  14. Place a small amount onto the bottom of each ball and position heads on marshmallow bodies (beak centered over white on marshmallow strip).
  15. Let stand for about 45 minutes, or until set.
  16. Separate cream-filled cookies and remove and discard the white cream filling.
  17. For wings, cut six cookies in half.
  18. Attach to penguins with cut side facing forward.
  19. For base, attach penguin bodies to the remaining cookies using the melted chocolate.
  20. For feet, remove white ends of the remaining candy corn pieces and discard the white parts.
  21. Flatten yellow and orange pieces slightly.
  22. Attach two candy corn pieces to each cookie base using the melted chocolate.
  23. Let stand about 45 minutes, or until set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 5287.2 Kcal (22136 kJ)
Calories from fat 2341.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 260.17g 400%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 2947.52mg 123%
Potassium 2105.09mg 45%
Total Carbs 702.65g 234%
Sugars 15.08g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%
Protein 64.87g 130%
Vitamin C 17mg 28%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 50%
Iron 22.2mg 124%
Calcium 475.5mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 414.15 Kcal (1734 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.38g 400%
Cholesterol 2.35mg 10%
Sodium 230.88mg 123%
Potassium 164.89mg 45%
Total Carbs 55.04g 234%
Sugars 1.18g 60%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 6%
Protein 5.08g 130%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 50%
Iron 1.7mg 124%
Calcium 37.2mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 127.1
    Points
  • 149
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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