JACK-O'-LANTERNS

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Need a party activity? Let the kids decorate cereal pumpkins, using their imaginations and a few extras.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3 drops red food color
2 drops yellow food color
5 cups Cheerios™ cereal
12 to 15 whole cashews
Assorted gumdrops, raisins, candy-coated chocolate pieces, licorice
1 tube (4.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ white decorating icing

Steps:

  • Place sheet of waxed paper on work surface. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in both food colors until mixture is orange. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
  • Lightly spray hands with cooking spray. For each pumpkin, shape about 1/3 cup cereal mixture into a ball. Press 1 cashew into top center of ball for stem. Place balls on waxed paper. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Attach raisins and candies with decorating icing to make faces on pumpkins. Store in loosely covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Pumpkin, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Cati Beer
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These were ok, but I've had better.


Tegan Campball
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these were a disaster.


nilu Lama
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These were a waste of time. They didn't turn out at all like the picture.


Justin Waller
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These were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Waseem BABA
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I had some trouble getting the pumpkins to carve properly, but other than that, these were great.


Glenda Ard
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Khvng Sparrow
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these without any problems. They turned out great!


Moya Smith
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These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so cute and everyone loved them.


My Home
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These were a lot of fun to make with my kids. They loved carving the pumpkins and decorating them.


Shams ul Hassan Shams ul Hassan
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I love these! They're so easy to make and they look so impressive.


BF x GF
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These were so cute and festive! I made them for a Halloween party and they were a hit.


samuel tecpile
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I've made these several times and they always turn out great. They're a fun and easy way to celebrate Halloween.


ChristopherSFOak
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These were a big hit with my family! I made them for Halloween and they were perfect. They were easy to make and the kids loved them.


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