Chocolate Nutty Mini-Footballs Treats™
Huddle together to make this fun recipe for the big game. The chocolatey, nutty mini football shapes are easy for little hands to mold.
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
40
SERVINGS
16
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 1/2 cuppeanut butter
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Cool slightly. Using buttered hands shape mixture into sixteen 3-inch footballs. Decorate with frosting. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
