Witch Hat Treats

My first seasonal treats that I made this year were this crisp rice cereal treats. They turned out pretty good and I will definitely add it to my collection of Halloween treats. :D

INGREDIENTS:

3 Tbsp. butter

I package (10 oz) large marshmallows

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

6 Cups crisp rice cereal

1 1/2 Cups milk chocolate chips

1 tsp. Shortening

Orange Frosting

Chocolate jimmies

Black rope licorice

DIRECTIONS:

In a large microwave-safe bowl,melt butter on high for about 45 seconds. Add marshmallows; stir to coat. Microwave on high for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45 seconds longer or until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Immediately add cereal; stir gently until coated. Press into a greased 13 in. x 9 in. x 2 baking pans.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening in 70% power for 1 minute. Heat in 10 to 20 second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Spread over cereal mixture. Cool completely.

Cut into 2-1/2-in.x2-in triangles with a thin base on bottom of triangle for hat brim. decorate with frosting, jimmies for the buckle and licorice for brim.

Yield; 2 dozen

Note: This recipe was tested in an 850 watt microwave.

Bat Wing Soup

With the beginning of fall my desire to cook increases. There are so many good recipes out there that I want to try and every year I try new ones as well as some of the old ones that I absolutely love. :D I ordered a magazine from allrecipes a few years ago and there is where I get my inspiration. This recipe could also be found on their website. i made this soup tonight and it turned out pretty good. The picture is not my own; I was too lazy to upload it on the computer, so I used one from the web. Everyone who had this soup liked it, so you might want to try it out; it is very easy to make. Enjoy it. :D

PREP TIME :10 Min
COOK TIME :15 Min
READY IN :25 Min
Servings:6

INGREDIENTS
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup whipping cream
6 slices bread, crust removed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, saute garlic in oil until tender. In a blender or food processor, process garlic and tomatoes in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add cream and heat through.
Follow directions to cut bat wings from bread.(To make bat wings, remove crusts from bread. Flatten with a rolling pin. Using a kitchen shears, cut each slice in half diagonally, cutting wavy lines to resemble bat wings.)
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with butter; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 400 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Add two wings to each bowl of soup. Serve immediately.

FOOTNOTE
To make bat wings, remove crusts from bread. Flatten with a rolling pin. Using kitchen shears cut each slice in half diagonally, cutting wavy lines to resemble bat wings