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.