You will win for best Halloween dessert with this ghoulishly fun make ahead treat! Crisp rice cereal treats are molded into brains and decorated with candy.
Prep time:
0 min
Total time:
0 min
Servings:
Makes 24 servings.
Ingredient list
3 Tbsp. butter
1 pkg. (10 oz.) marshmallows
5 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candies
1 pkg. (4 oz.) white baking chocolate, melted
Directions
1
Microwave butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec.
2
Add cereal and candies; mix well. Shape into 24 mounds on parchment-covered baking sheet to resemble brains as shown in photo, using about 1/3 cup cereal mixture for each brain.
3
Use back of table knife to press indentation in center on top of each brain.
4
Spoon melted chocolate into piping bag; cut small piece off bottom of bag. Use to pipe chocolate into indentations and in swirls on tops of brains to resemble photo. Refrigerate 5 min. or until chocolate is firm.
Recipe Tips
Make AheadThese fun treats can be prepared ahead of time. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days before serving.
NoteIf you don't have a piping bag, you can instead use a small resealable plastic bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the candies. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of filled bag before using as directed.
Nutrition factsNutrition information
Amount Per Serving
Calories130
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 60mg
Total Carbohydrate 26g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 18g
Includes Added Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin D
Calcium 0%
Iron 8%
Potassium
Vitamin A 8%
Vitamin C 6%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.