Cocoa Halloween Cat Treats™

Cocoa Halloween Cat Treats™

  • Use Cocoa Krispies® cereal to make chocolatey Halloween cat treats.
  • Melt butter and marshmallows, mix, then shape into balls before chilling.
  • Decorate with frosting, candy corn, jelly beans, or licorice for fun designs.
  • Try the microwave method for fast preparation.
  • Store finished treats in an airtight container for up to two days.

Create spooky cat treats with Cocoa Krispies® cereal for Halloween. Melt butter with marshmallows, then stir in your cereal. Shape into balls and chill for 15 minutes. Add frosting and candy for cat faces like eyes, ears, and whiskers. Make 12 servings in just 40 minutes with this recipe. Use the microwave for a quicker prep. Store in an airtight container for up to two days for best results. Kids will love to help decorate these chocolatey cats.

You won't mind these cute little kitties crossing your path. They're gooey, chocolatey fun for you and your kids to make and decorate.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

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® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • OR
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • Canned frosting
  • Candy corn, jelly beans, candy-coated chocolate pieces and/or black string licorice

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® COCOA KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using 1/2-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Cool slightly. Using buttered hands firmly shape each portion into ball. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. 4. Use frosting to attach candy for cat eyes, nose, mouth, ears and whiskers. 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 through 4 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.