Chocolate Pumpkin Eater Treats™
Ready for a fall treat packed with fun? Snap, Crackle, Pop! Bring your family together and shape gooey Rice Krispies balls, dip them in chocolate, and top with bright sprinkles. Add pretzels for a magical pumpkin look. Easy for kids, delicious for all! Prep in just 20 minutes and let your imagination shine. Enjoy right away or save a few for later – family fun starts here!
- Makes 12 treats with gooey marshmallow, crunchy Rice Krispies®, pretzels, and melted chocolate.
- Prep time is just 20 minutes, with total fun ready in 60 minutes.
- Gather your family and create – simple steps that invite kids to help with shaping, dipping, and decorating.
- Enjoy creative decorating with multi-colored sprinkles for imagination in every bite.
- Store for two days at room temperature or freeze for up to 6 weeks for treats any time.
Pretzels, sprinkles and melted chocolate make this a great fall recipe that's sure to become a family favorite.
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
60
SERVINGS
12
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 5 1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- 6pretzel rod sticks, broken in half
- OR
- 12wooden ice cream sticks
- 1 cupsemi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoonshortening
- Multi-colored sprinkles
Directions
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 ball. Push one pretzel piece into each. Cool. 4. In small saucepan combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Cook over low heat until melted, stirring constantly. Dip tops of balls into chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles. Place on wax-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Individually wrap in plastic wrap. 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. In small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate morsels and shortening. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds. Continue with recipe as directed 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.
