Coconut Ghost Treats™

Coconut Ghost Treats™

  • The recipe creates 12 Coconut Ghost Treats™ made with Rice Krispies® cereal and marshmallows.
  • Googly-eyed ghosts are shaped by hand using a 1/2-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray.
  • Use flaked coconut, candies, and optional frosting to decorate each ghost.
  • Fresh marshmallows give better results, and using margarine substitutes or stale marshmallows is not recommended.
  • Ghost treats can be stored up to two days or frozen for six weeks following storage guidelines.

Make 12 Coconut Ghost Treats™ in just 40 minutes. Shape Rice Krispies® and marshmallows into ghosts. Use flaked coconut, candies, or frosting for decoration. Fresh marshmallows and butter give the best results. Store ghosts for two days or freeze for six weeks.

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

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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
  • 4 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • Flaked coconut
  • Canned frosting or decorating gel
  • Assorted candies

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® 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.