Munch_a_roaches
September 9, 2020
A scarier take on traditional Rice Krispies Treats®, Munch-A-Roaches are perfect for packed Halloween lunches or after-school snacks. Tropical fruit salad and currants boost the nutritional value of this crunchy, fruity treat.
Persons
24
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) tropical fruit salad, drained and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) mini-marshmallows
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 48 currants or dried blueberries
- 10 licorice laces, any color
Instructions
- Sandwich the fruit between 2 layers of paper towel and blot away as much moisture as possible.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in fruit and crisped rice cereal until cereal is uniformly moistened.
- Scrape onto a sheet pan and cool.
- Wet your hands and form cereal mixture into 24 tablespoon size, egg-shaped balls (bodies) and 24, 1 1/2 teaspoon size balls (heads).
- Stick the heads onto the bodies and decorate with currants or dried blueberries for eyes, and small pieces of licorice for legs and antenna.
