Coconut Ghost Treats™

Prep Time: 20 minutes • Total Time: 40 minutes • Servings: 12 Mom Rating:

Kids will love dunking these googly-eyed ghosts into coconut almost as much as they love munching on them.

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies®
Flaked coconut
Canned frosting or decorating gel
Assorted candies
Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using 1/2-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into ghost shape. Cool. Decorate with coconut, frosting and/or candies. 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. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème 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.
Kellogg's has reduced the sodium content of Rice Krispies to meet current consumer flavor- and nutrition-preferences. Rice Krispies Treats made with the lower sodium cereal taste great without any added salt, but, if you desire, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter before melting. Continue with recipe as directed.

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Each child in my daughter's 4th grade class takes turns bringing in a snack everyday. My daughter was picked to bring in a snack on October 31. Since it was Halloween and all kids love Rice Krispies Treats we decided it was an easy decision. The problem was, it was Halloween day, so we decided that the Rice Krispies Treats would dress up like Candy Corn. We use food coloring and made 3 rows of Treats. The top row was white, the middle row orange and the bottom yellow. Once they cooled we cut them into Candy corn shapes and rounded the points. They came out so cute, we just love them.

Lisa, FL

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:19 PM

Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for nearly 80 years. The "cereal that talks" captivates adults and children alike, and the classic taste has become one of life's simple pleasures. To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. THIS IS QUITE THE GLORIOUS TREAT

SPOOKY, CA – Posted: 08-24-2009, 11:15 PM