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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This clever twist on ordinary marshmallow cereal treats add to the festive feeling around Halloween. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter |
1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows |
1/2 cup peanut butter |
6 cups crisp rice cereal |
1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips |
1 teaspoon shortening |
orange frosting |
chocolate jimmies |
rope black licorice |
Directions:
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt butter on high for about 30 seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high 30-40 seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening on 70% power for 45 seconds. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool completely.
3. Cut into 2-1/2-in. x 2-in. triangles, with a thin base on bottom of triangle for hat brim. Decorate with frosting, jimmies for the buckle and licorice for the brim. Yield: 2 dozen.
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