Chocolate Pumpkin Eaters – Fall Rice Krispy Treats

Fall is here again! The leaves are turning those beautiful yellow, reds and oranges, the days are getting chiller and it’s time again for comfort foods! This is definitely one of my favorite times of the year and I love everything from the season’s colors to wearing warm sweaters.

It is also back to school time and that means lots of fun treats for the kids. I am a lover of rice krispy squares (not only are they yummy and a classic, they are easy to make!)

Here is an “autumny” spin of Rice Krispy treats straight from the elves themselves:

Chocolate Pumpkin Eaters

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. Use Real butter if you can!  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.

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